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• Trump Tax Return Release Update: President's Taxes Will Not Be Made Public, Says Senior White House Adviser Kellyanne Conway

  22-01-2017 20:41 via ibtimes.com
  
  Senior White House adviser Kellyanne Conway Sunday made it official: President Donald Trump will not release his tax returns.
  "The White House response is that he’s not going to release his tax returns," Conway, a key Trump adviser, said on ABC's "This Week."
  
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• Is ‘Logan’ Set In the ‘X-Men’ Universe? Director Clarifies Hugh Jackman’s Comments

  22-01-2017 19:45 via ibtimes.com
  
  The “X-Men” movie universe is a complicated beast, but that doesn’t mean “Logan” is ignoring it entirely. Despite reports that “Logan” would be a standalone film, director James Mangold has clarified that it is connected to the other “X-Men” films.
  
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• Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Zoë Kravitz And More Celebrate At The Elle Women in Television Event

  22-01-2017 19:43 via ibtimes.com
  
  Elle Editor-in-Chief Robbie Myers recently hosted the magazine’s annual  Women In Television celebration at Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood. The evening honored groundbreaking women in the television industry and celebrated the release of Elle’s February Women in Television issue.
  
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• Women's March On Washington 2017: What Happened To Canadians Trying To Attend Protest?

  22-01-2017 18:45 via ibtimes.com
  
  Several Canadians heading for the Women’s March in Washington say they were turned away at the border.
  "Upon arrival, we told the border patrol officer we're heading down to [Washington} and will be attending the Women's March and will be in [Washington] the day of the inauguration," Joseph Decunha told CNN Saturday.
  
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• What’s Next For Rowan Blanchard And Sabrina Carpenter After ‘Girl Meets World’ Cancellation?

  22-01-2017 18:38 via ibtimes.com
  
  “Girl Meets World” is over, but the young stars still have promising careers ahead of them. Rowan Blanchard and Sabrina Carpenter launched to stardom on the Disney Channel sitcom, but they have already started venturing outside the world of comedy. They have plenty lined up for their post-“GMW” careers.
  
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• Donald Trump vs. The Press: Senior White House Adviser Kellyanne Conway Demands Fair Shake From Press, Shades of Nixon [VIDEO]

  22-01-2017 18:10 via ibtimes.com
  
  Harking back to the Nixon administration, a defensive senior White House adviser Kellyanne Conway hit the Sunday talk show circuit, complaining the press has not given President Donald Trump and his team a fair shake and suggesting reporters stop pointing out when administration statements clash with facts.
  
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• Non-browning apple coming to U.S. next month but Canada will have to wait

  22-01-2017 17:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The genetically modified non-browning apple a B.C. man has been developing for more than two decades will finally end up on some U.S. produce shelves next month. But Canada will have to wait to take its bite.
  
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• Melissa Benoist, Scarlett Johansson And More Marvel And DC Superhero Actors Join Women’s March [PHOTOS]

  22-01-2017 16:38 via ibtimes.com
  
  These superheroes are getting involved in the action off screen — political action, that is. Many familiar faces from both the Marvel and DC universes attended the Women’s March on Washington and the sister marches in various cities Saturday. They were protesting President Donald Trump’s positions on various social issues.
  
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• Ministers laud strong start to OPEC, non-OPEC oil output cuts

  22-01-2017 16:10 via news.yahoo.com
  
  OPEC and non-OPEC countries have made a strong start to lowering their oil output under the first such pact in more than a decade, energy ministers said on Sunday as producers look to reduce oversupply and support prices. "The deal is a success ...All the countries are sticking to the deal ...(the) results are above expectations," Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said after the first meeting of a committee set up to monitor the deal. Countries involved in the deal could reduce their outpu
  
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• Roe v. Wade Anniversary 2017: Everything You Need To Know About The 1973 Court Case

  22-01-2017 15:10 via ibtimes.com
  
  Forty-four years after the Supreme Court ruled in Roe v. Wade that laws banning abortion invaded a woman’s privacy, a president who said in March that women should be punished for abortions is entering the White House, with an empty seat on the very same court to fill.Read on for a lowdown of the landmark Jan. 22, 1973 decision, including how likely it is to be overturned in the next four years.
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• Tax scams and testing 'the Trump effect': CBC Marketplace's consumer cheat sheet

  22-01-2017 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  If you've been too busy this week to keep up with health and consumer news, CBC's Marketplace is here to help.
  
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• Does Fake News Help Trump? This Writer Plans To Stop The White House By Publishing Lies

  22-01-2017 14:20 via ibtimes.com
  
  Paul Horner, the man known for his sham articles that spread across the internet, has published his latest story: “Twitter Deletes Donald Trump’s Twitter Account: ‘We Will Not Tolerate Racism and Hate.’”
  
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• Which States Will Legalize Marijuana Next? List Of East Coast States And More Considering Changing Pot Laws

  22-01-2017 14:10 via ibtimes.com
  
  The votes were counted, the oath was taken and Donald Trump became the 45th president of the United States Friday. However, a new president isn’t the only thing Americans received as a result of the 2016 election — a slew of citizens got sweet changes to marijuana laws after nine states legalized cannabis in some capacity.
  
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• Aaron Rodgers-Olivia Munn Update: Will Green Bay Packers Quarterback's Family Drama Distract His Game?

  22-01-2017 13:33 via ibtimes.com
  
  Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' ongoing family drama will not reflect in his game, his ex-teammate Greg Jennings told TMZ on Saturday.
  Problems in Rodgers' family gained spotlight after his father, Ed, said in a New York Times interview last week that he stopped talking to his son shortly after he started dating Olivia Munn. Rodgers has been dating the Hollywood star since 2014.
  
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• Is Interstellar Space Travel Possible? Hibernation Space Pods To Induce Stasis Being Researched By SpaceWorks

  22-01-2017 13:22 via ibtimes.com
  
  A U.S.-based company called SpaceWorks that develops technologies for space exploration is venturing into uncharted territory for scientists. It is attempting to develop hibernation pods or human stasis pods that could enable humans to partake in interstellar space missions.
  
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• Foxconn CEO says investment for display plant in U.S. would exceed $7 billion

  22-01-2017 13:00 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, is considering setting up a display-making plant in the United States in an investment that would exceed $7 billion, company chairman and chief executive Terry Gou said on Sunday. The plans, which would be carried out with its unit Sharp Corp , still depend on many factors such as investment conditions that would have to be negotiated at the U.S. state and federal levels, Gou told reporters on the sidelines of a company event. The plans co
  
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• What Country Will Get Legal Marijuana Next? US Medicine Company Approved To Treat Epileptic Patients In Mexico

  22-01-2017 12:50 via ibtimes.com
  
  The solution to reducing deadly seizures could be a puff of a marijuana cigarette, but for many lawmakers around the world, legal medical pot is still considered taboo. 
  
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• Shark Attacks 2017: Diver Survives Bull Shark Mauling Near Australia's Great Barrier Reef

  22-01-2017 12:36 via ibtimes.com
  
  An Australian scuba diver survived after a bull shark mauled him near the Great Barrier Reef in northern Queensland on Saturday. According to emergency services, the 55-year-old had to wait more than eight hours to receive treatment for his wounds. 
  
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• Ministers positive on OPEC, non-OPEC oil output cuts

  22-01-2017 12:01 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Energy ministers from OPEC and non-OPEC countries meeting in Vienna on Sunday have struck a positive note regarding their agreement to cut oil output as a committee set to monitor compliance with the deal meets for the first time. Kuwaiti oil minister Essam Al-Marzouq, who chairs the five-member compliance committee, said it would examine how to best monitor compliance and what level of compliance would be acceptable. The other members of the committee represent Algeria, Venezuela, Russia and Om
  
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• Powerball Winning Numbers 2017: How To Play And Check If You Won A Jackpot

  22-01-2017 11:59 via ibtimes.com
  
  This Saturday, the Powerball jackpot reached an estimated $153 million and the number continues to grow as there were no winners. The winning numbers for Jan. 21 were 23-25-45-52-67 with the Powerball of 02.
  Powerball drawings are held every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. EST. It is played in 44 states plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 
  
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• Airport Immigration Check Using Facial Recognition? Passports To Be Replaced With New Technology In Australia By 2019-2020

  22-01-2017 11:46 via ibtimes.com
  
  Australia’s international airports are in the process of automating 90 percent of air traveler processing by 2020 by implementing facial recognition technology that involves biometric recognition of faces, irises and/or fingerprints, hence eliminating the need to carry essential traveling documents such as passports.
  
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• How to fight back against rising bank fees on chequing accounts

  22-01-2017 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada’s big banks continue to hike personal bank fees. Many banks are also making it more difficult to avoid one of the largest and most irritating fees — that pesky chequing account charge.
  
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• ‘Modern Family’ Star Julie Bowen Slammed For Poking Fun At Barron Trump

  22-01-2017 10:54 via ibtimes.com
  
  “Modern Family” star Julie Bowen was recently slammed for poking fun at President Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump.
  
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• Why Is ‘America’s Got Talent’ Season 11 Winner Grace Vanderwaal Asking Her Fans For Help On Instagram?

  22-01-2017 10:51 via ibtimes.com
  
  “America’s Got Talent” Season 11 winner Grace Vanderwaal is asking her fans for help, but not because she’s in trouble.
  On her Instagram account, the 13-year-old was having a hard time deciding on what she should do, sharing that it was already 8:30 p.m. at the time of posting. It was still too early for her to sleep, but it was also too late for her to go out. Vanderwaal added that she’s already done of her homework, so she’s extremely bored.
  
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• Brad Pitt, Kate Hudson Dating? Actress’ Brother Oliver Hudson Laughs Off Rumors, Says ‘It’s Been Hell!’

  22-01-2017 10:43 via ibtimes.com
  
  Brad Pitt and Kate Hudson are rumored to be dating, but the actress’ brother, Oliver Hudson, is finally revealing whether or not there is truth to such reports.
  
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• OPEC, non-OPEC producers meet to discuss compliance with oil cut deal

  22-01-2017 10:25 via news.yahoo.com
  
  A committee of OPEC and non-OPEC countries responsible for monitoring compliance with a global agreement to reduce oil output is set to meet for the first time in Vienna on Sunday. The committee is expected to discuss how to best monitor compliance with the deal reached late last year as well as what level of compliance would be acceptable, Kuwaiti oil minister Essam Al-Marzouq said in Vienna on Saturday. Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak on Sunday also said he was satisfied with the level
  
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• Orlando Bloom’s Girlfriend Katy Perry Gets Blessing From Feminist Leader Gloria Steinem

  22-01-2017 09:59 via ibtimes.com
  
  As the number one supporter of Hillary Clinton during the latter’s campaign for the presidency, it is not surprising that Katy Perry also embodies the values of feminism. Staring this weekend, however, she can finally say that she’s a full-fledged feminist after meeting feminist living icon and leader Gloria Steinem.
  
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• Trump Inauguration Ratings: How Many People Watched Swearing-In Ceremony? President Slams Crowd Photos

  22-01-2017 09:52 via ibtimes.com
  
  Television views for the swearing-in ceremony of Donald Trump turned out to be 30.6 million viewers across 12 networks, marketing firm Nielsen estimated, a number that is less than former President Barack Obama's first inauguration in 2009. The ratings come as the 45th president of the United States hit back at media reports that claimed the crowd at the inauguration Friday was less than that at Obama's.
  
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• Kendall Jenner Spotted Wearing Sexy See-Through Top, Nipple Pasties In Paris

  22-01-2017 09:31 via ibtimes.com
  
  Kendall Jenner was recently photographed wearing a see-through top that showed off her almost her whole chest. In the snap (via E! News), the supermodel’s nipples are covered a huge black sequined star pastie.
  
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• ‘Scorpion’ Season 3 Spoilers: Episode 15 Synopsis Hints At Walter, Paige Sweet Moment In ‘Sharknerdo’?

  22-01-2017 09:17 via ibtimes.com
  
  Walter (Elyes Gabel) and Paige (Katharine McPhee) shippers have a reason to rejoice in the upcoming episode of “Scorpion.”
  
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• ‘Glee’ Alums Lea Michele, Naya Rivera, Chris Colfer, Darren Criss And More Show Support For Women’s March On Social Media

  22-01-2017 08:14 via ibtimes.com
  
  For a while, the cast of “Glee” were icons of equality with their musical show’s emphasis on the plight of the LGBTQ community. Two years since their show wrapped up, actors Lea Michele, Naya Rivera, Chris Colfer and other cast members proved to their fans that they remain to be that voice of equality. This week, they joined the millions of Americans who expressed their desire for equality through the simultaneous Women’s March processions in the country.
  
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• ‘Scandal’ Season 6 Spoilers: Episode 1 Sneak Peek Features Final Moments Before New President Is Named

  22-01-2017 08:07 via ibtimes.com
  
  “Scandal” Season 6, episode 1 will see Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) stressing over the results of the presidential elections.
  
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• ‘Big Bang Theory’ Season 10 Spoilers: Episode 15 Synopsis Teases Sheldon Being Left Out Of Leonard, Howard’s Plans

  22-01-2017 08:03 via ibtimes.com
  
  “Big Bang Theory” Season 10, episode 15 will see Leonard (Johnny Galecki) and Howard (Simon Helberg) leaving Sheldon (Jim Parsons) out of their plans.
  
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• Ariana Grande Reunites With ‘Victorious’ Co-Stars Matt Bennett, Elizabeth Gillies At Women’s March Los Angeles [PHOTOS]

  22-01-2017 07:32 via ibtimes.com
  
  “Victorious” was canceled back in 2013, but some of the cast have remained good friends off-cam and continue to hang out to this day.  For instance, Ariana Grande, who has since become an international singing sensation, is still good friends with Elizabeth Gillies and Matt Bennett. The trio even reunited to fight for women’s rights during this weekend’s Women’s March Los Angeles event.
  
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• ‘Lucifer’ Season 2 Spoilers: Fox Series To Go On Long Hiatus Before Timothy Omundson’s God Johnson Is Introduced?

  22-01-2017 07:26 via ibtimes.com
  
  FOX will release two new episodes of “Lucifer” Season 2 before the series goes on a long hiatus until May.
  
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• Demi Lovato, U2 Guitarist The Edge Stand In Solidarity For Human Rights During Women’s March Los Angeles

  22-01-2017 06:58 via ibtimes.com
  
  Demi Lovato attended Women’s March Los Angeles this Saturday. At the event, the singer-actress stumbled upon U2’s guitarist The Edge (real name David Howell Evans), took a snap with the musician and posted it on social media to convey a strong message about solidarity.
  
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• Where Is Flight MH370? Families Of Victims Appeal Authorities To Reconsider Search Suspension

  22-01-2017 06:54 via ibtimes.com
  
  Families of those on board Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 are pleading authorities to reconsider their decision of the search suspension. Australia, Malaysia and China on Tuesday announced that the underwater search for the missing Boeing 777-200 has been called off after no credible clues were found in the 46,000-square-mile search zone.
  
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• ‘The Affair’ Season 3 Spoilers: Noah’s World Collapses, Helen’s Guilt Gets The Best Of Her In Episode 9 [VIDEO]

  22-01-2017 06:30 via ibtimes.com
  
  In last week’s “The Affair” Season 3, episode 8, the two ex-Mrs. Solloways met at a bar in Montauk and compared notes about their relationship with Noah (Dominic West). At one point, Helen (Maura Tierney) almost divulged that she was driving the car that killed Scotty (Colin Donnell). Alison (Ruth Wilson) was also on the verge of telling the other that she was the one who pushed Scotty into the road. Will the two ladies get the chance to finally tell other what they have b
  
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• Papua New Guinea Earthquake Live Updates: No Tsunami Threat From 7.9-Magnitude Quake

  22-01-2017 06:22 via ibtimes.com
  
  UPDATE: 3:05 a.m. EST —  The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC), in its final alert, rescinded the tsunami threats following a 7.9-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea at 4:30 a.m. UTC Sunday (11:30 p.m. EST). 
  “The tsunami threat from this earthquake has now passed,” PTWC said. However, it advised people to remain observant and exercise caution near the sea.
  
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• Rob Thomas Explains Why A ‘Veronica Mars’ Revival May Not Happen Anytime Soon

  22-01-2017 05:34 via ibtimes.com
  
  “Veronica Mars” creator Rob Thomas has high hopes that a six-episode revival of the Kristen Bell-led series will happen in the future. He, however, recently admitted that he doesn’t know when exactly it will materialize.
  
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• Chief of Taiwan's Foxconn says rise of protectionism unavoidable

  22-01-2017 04:17 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The head of Foxconn, the world's largest contract manufacturer of electronic goods and a major Apple Inc supplier, said on Sunday that the rise of protectionism is unavoidable. Terry Gou, chairman of Foxconn, formally known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co, warned that uncertainties for this year make it tough to have a very clear analysis and outlook, but he said it was clear politics would underpin economic development.
  
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• ‘Supergirl’ Season 2 Spoilers: Kara And Mon-El Are Stuck On Slaver’s Moon In Episode 9 Sneak Peek

  22-01-2017 02:36 via ibtimes.com
  
  How will Kara (Melissa Benoist) and Mon-El (Chris Wood) get out of Slaver’s Moon?
  In a sneak peek for next week’s Season 2, episode 9 of “Supergirl,” Kara and Mon-El find themselves transported to an unknown planet called Slaver’s Moon. As seen in the 30-second clip, the Girl of Steel arrives on the planet first, while the Daxamite shows up just in time to save the Kryptonian from a Maaldorian who’s about to fire his gun at her.
  
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