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• Trump Jobs Plan: Charter Promises Jobs It Already Pledged To Create Under Obama

  24-03-2017 23:50 via ibtimes.com
  
  Charter CEO Tom Rutledgemet with President Donald Trump Friday. During his White House visit, the cable company head promised to "invest $25 billion in broadband infrastructure and technology in the next four years."
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S8 Unveiled Specs: Blue Color Leaks Ahead Of Release Date

  24-03-2017 23:23 via ibtimes.com
  
  A new report suggests that the Galaxy S8 may release in a Blue Coral color option, despite indications of the contrary. Anew leak shows the upcoming smartphone in a front-facing position, but even from this angle, the Blue edges are visible.
  So far, rumors and leaks have indicated the Galaxy S8 might be available in black, silver and gray color options, and possibly also purple. However, there has been no word of a blue option until now.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Release Date 2017: Phone Specs Hinted In Galaxy C9 Pro?

  24-03-2017 22:53 via ibtimes.com
  
  Rumors about the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 remain hazy, but several murmurs have surfaced about the device recently. Due to the Galaxy Note 7 discontinuation, Samsung is expected to deliver a massive comeback with the Galaxy Note 8.Preliminary rumors suggest a large screen with increased resolution, among main features.
  
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• GameStop To Close 150 Stores Worldwide

  24-03-2017 22:49 via ibtimes.com
  
  Increased competition from online retailers and downloadable games has put a strain on the gaming store GameStop. The once booming chain saw a decrease in revenue in 2016 and had difficulty making sales in the fiscal year, according to theWall Street Journal.
  
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• Hangouts SMS, GChat Dead: Google Kills Products In Favor Of Hangouts, Android Messages

  24-03-2017 22:18 via ibtimes.com
  
  Google Talk, known as GChat, will be replaced by Google Hangouts in an effort to “streamline” Hangouts and Gmail, the company announced in ablog post Friday.
  GChat launched in 2005 and served as an easy communication method between Gmail users. Google Hangouts launched in 2013 and started replacing GChat, while users still had the option of using GChat.
  
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• Toronto stock index extends rally, Wall Street mixed after 'Trumpcare' pulled

  24-03-2017 22:11 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada's main stock index extended its rally for a third consecutive day on Friday after beginning the week at its lowest level this year, as Wall Street idled on the latest 'Trumpcare' news.
  
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• Democrats' 'MAR-A-LAGO Act' Would Require Trump To Disclose Visitors To Florida Resort

  24-03-2017 21:31 via ibtimes.com
  
  At the so-called “Winter White House,” President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, the former reality TV star hosted Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and would soon welcome Chinese president Xi Jinping.
  
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• Immigration Reform 2017: Trump Voter's Mexican Husband Set To Be Deported

  24-03-2017 21:27 via ibtimes.com
  
  The Mexican owner of a steakhouse in Granger, Indiana, whose wife voted for President Donald Trump was scheduled to be deported Friday. Roberto Beristain, 43, who immigrated to the U.S. illegally nearly 20 years ago, was attending his yearly U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) check-in last month when officials arrested him in the state capital of Indianapolis, the New York Daily News reported Thursday.
  
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• Xbox Games With Gold April 2017: Free Games Include 'Walking Dead', 'Assassin's Creed'

  24-03-2017 20:53 via ibtimes.com
  
  Xbox Live Gold members will have medieval and zombie-based action to look forward to next month thanks to Games With Gold.
  
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• ‘The Amazing Race’ Season 29 Star Scott Flanary Dishes On Ideal Partner & What He Can’t Deal With

  24-03-2017 20:47 via ibtimes.com
  
  The cast of Season 29 of “The Amazing Race” is made up of complete strangers who will meet at the starting line, and that twist is giving them all reasons to feel a bit wary—especially contestant Scott Flanary.
  Scott is one of the 22 new cast members who will race for $1 million in the 2017 season. In a pre-race interview with CBS, he revealed that he isn’t entirely sure how he feels about the new twist, which involves picking a partner at th
  
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• Afraid Of Dying? Scientists Pinpoint Who Is Terrified Of Death And Who Isn’t

  24-03-2017 20:46 via ibtimes.com
  
  People who aren’t afraid of death have all sorts of different jobs, hobbies and lives, but one thing they tend to have in common is confidence in their faith. Or lack thereof.
  
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• FCA to wind down transport operations in Windsor

  24-03-2017 20:19 via cbc.ca
  
  Nearly 300 jobs are threatened at FCA as the automaker announces an end to its transport operations.
  
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• New All RED iPhone 7 Price: iPhone 7 Plus, 9.7-Inch iPad, iPhone SE Models Now Available To Order

  24-03-2017 20:02 via ibtimes.com
  
  You can now order Apple’s new allRED Special Edition iPhone 7 and 7 Plus and the new 9.7-inch iPad online.
  The devices' release date, features and prices were announced earlier this week by Apple.
  
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• Oakland Raiders' Las Vegas Relocation Could Potentially Affect Super Bowl Betting

  24-03-2017 19:55 via ibtimes.com
  
  If the Oakland Raiders relocate to Las Vegas, the ripple effects could go much further than simply one city losing an NFL team. It’s at least possible that the move could remove the existence of legal gambling in Nevada for a future Super Bowl.
  According to ESPN’s David Purdum, the league could look to prohibit gambling on any Raiders game, no matter the time or location.
  
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• ‘Chicago P.D.’ Season 4 Spoilers: Episode 18 Synopsis Released Online; What Will Happen In ‘Little Bit Of Light’? [VIDEO]

  24-03-2017 19:52 via ibtimes.com
  
  The intelligence unit in NBC’s “Chicago P.D.” solved a complicated kidnapping case this week. One of the victims refused to cooperate with the detectives in District 21. Meanwhile, Erin Lindsay (Sophia Bush) and her live-in boyfriend Jay Halstead (Jesse Lee Soffer) faced problems after his ex-girlfriend popped by.
  What will happen next week on “Chicago P.D.”?
  
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• Dakota Access pipeline builder, U.S. government want lake crossing upheld

  24-03-2017 19:33 via cbc.ca
  
  The company building the $3.8 billion US Dakota Access oil pipeline and the Army Corps of Engineers want a judge to reject a request by American Indian tribes to revoke permission for the project to cross a Missouri River reservoir in North Dakota.
  
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• Being Black Today: Russia Warns Its Citizens Don’t Say ‘Negro’ Or Call Africans Monkeys When Traveling

  24-03-2017 19:31 via ibtimes.com
  
  The Russian Foreign Ministry has released a set of advice for its citizens traveling abroad, including to avoid the use of the words “n*****” and “negro,” and to be cautious of Canada’s “obsession” with gender equality. The notice, detailed by The Moscow Times Thursday, featured a series of recommendations, both general and tailored to those visiting a number of specific countries around the world.
  
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• ‘Casting JonBenet’: 4 Things To Know About Netflix’s Unique Documentary

  24-03-2017 19:08 via ibtimes.com
  
  It’s been over 20 years since JonBenet Ramsey was murdered and the case remains unsolved, despite interest in it throughout the years. Now, a new Netflix documentary, “Casting JonBenet,” will explore the case in a way that has not been done before.
  Netflix will be releasing their new look at the case on April 28, and has released the first trailer which gives those interested in it a slightly better idea of what to expect from the project. Her
  
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• Nick Viall Responds To William Shatner’s Campaign To Get Him Kicked Off ‘Dancing With The Stars’

  24-03-2017 18:55 via ibtimes.com
  
  Nick Viall finally won fans over in Season 21 of “The Bachelor” — or so he thought. The Waukesha, Wisconsin, native made his debut on “Dancing With the Stars” on March 20 and one big name in Hollywood has made it his mission to get Nick booted.
  
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• ‘Chicago Med’ TV Series Spoilers: Manning And Halstead Grow Closer In Season 2, Episode 18 ‘Lesson Learned’ [VIDEO]

  24-03-2017 18:46 via ibtimes.com
  
  NBC’s “Chicago Med” explored the subject of suicide in its most recent Season 2 episode. Dr. Jason Wheeler (Jurgen Hooper) jumped off of the hospital’s roof. His death sent shockwaves to the staff and each member dealt with the tragedy in their own way. Even though Dr. Daniel Charles (Oliver Platt) was available to counsel any staff member, no one came forward to avail his service.
  What will happen next week on “Chicago Med”?
  
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• Fly To London From New York In 3 Hours: Flights Will Speed Up With World's Fastest Passenger Jet

  24-03-2017 18:42 via ibtimes.com
  
  A Colorado startup was one step closer toward its ambitious goal of building supersonic passenger jets capable of crossing the Atlantic in slightly more than three hours after securing $33 million in funding. 
  
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• Drake, Nicki Minaj, Eminem Net Worth 2017: How Rich Are Your Favorite Rappers?

  24-03-2017 18:42 via ibtimes.com
  
  When it comes to hip-hop, bragging about your riches is a part of the game. In 50 Cent’s “I Get Money,” the rapper famously said, “I took quarter water sold it bottles for two bucks / Coca-Cola came and bought it for billions,” after Coca-Cola bought Vitamin Water. Other rappers such as Jay Z, P Diddy and Drake love to rap about their business ventures, showing off how much money they have.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S8 Release Date: Price Rumor Rundown For 2017 Flagship

  24-03-2017 18:32 via ibtimes.com
  
  Price details for the Samsung Galaxy S8 likely won’t be confirmed until the device is unveiled, but several reports have surfaced, claiming to indicate how much the 2017 flagship will cost. Most recently, Galaxy S8 prices have surfaced for the U.K. and Italian markets. So far there is little word on how much the device will cost the U.S. But here’s an idea of what consumers can expect to spend on the Galaxy S8, based on leaks and rumors.
  
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• Did The ‘Pretty Little Liars’ Season 7 Teaser Poster Reveal The Identity Of ‘A’?

  24-03-2017 18:31 via ibtimes.com
  
  Fans will be forced to say goodbye to “Pretty Little Liars”  when the Freeform series rolls out its final 10 episodes starting in April, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a ton of theories floating around.
  In a new Season 7 poster, it looks as if one person out of all the characters have been singled at. Although it is unclear why, it seems as if this can be a clue to the identity of “A.”
  
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• Wynne: Ontario auto sector concerned about U.S. trade

  24-03-2017 18:14 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne says leaders of the province's auto sector have told her trade with the U.S. is their top concern.
  
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• ‘Supernatural’ Season 12 Spoilers: Claire Novak Returns In Episode 16 ‘Ladies Drink Free’ [VIDEO]

  24-03-2017 18:09 via ibtimes.com
  
  After dealing with a hellhound, Dean (Jensen Ackles) and Sam Winchester (Jared Padalecki) are going to battle werewolves in “Supernatural” Season 12, episode 16.
  
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• Ski-Doo maker BRP posts stronger Q4 results

  24-03-2017 17:59 via cbc.ca
  
  The company that makes Ski-Doos, Sea-Doos and Spyders is reporting a stronger-than-expected fourth quarter.
  
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• BRP could move Mexican production if NAFTA changes too onerous: CEO

  24-03-2017 17:59 via cbc.ca
  
  The company that makes Ski-Doos, Sea-Doos and Spyder vehicles says it could move production from Mexico if NAFTA changes result in hefty border taxes, but BRP chief executive Jose Boisjoli is hoping 'common sense' will prevail during upcoming negotiations.
  
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• Mama June Shannon Before And After: Update Of Star’s Weight Loss On 'From Not To Hot'

  24-03-2017 17:53 via ibtimes.com
  
  Former “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” star Mama June slimmed down to under 200 pounds, but on the sneak-peek clip for Friday’s episode of “Mama June: From Not to Hot,” which was obtained by People Magazine, the star didn’t look pleased with her weight loss.
  
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• Is Privacy Real? The CIA Is Jeopardizing America's Digital Security, Experts Warn

  24-03-2017 17:42 via ibtimes.com
  
  WikiLeaks released its latest cache of confidential C.I.A. documents Thursday as part of its "Vault 7" operation, exposing the U.S.
  
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• Who Is Who Is Derrick Watson? Judge Who Blocked Trump’s Travel Ban Receiving Threats

  24-03-2017 17:37 via ibtimes.com
  
  The Hawaiian federal judge who struck down President Donald Trump’s most recent executive order banning citizens from six Muslim-majority countries from traveling to the U.S. has become the target of several death threats, according to local reports Thursday. Consequently, the FBI will provide U.S. District Judge Derrick Wilson with heightened security detail as it looks into the threats, according to a statement from the U.S.
  
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• Javi Marroquin-Madison Channing Walls Update: Is Kailyn Lowry Keeping Girlfriend Away From Lincoln?

  24-03-2017 17:34 via ibtimes.com
  
  “Teen Mom 2” star Javi Marroquin confirmed he was dating “Real World” star Madison Channing Walls, but she won’t be meeting his 3-year-old son, Lincoln, just yet. It doesn’t have anything to do with his ex-wife, Kailyn Lowry, though. 
  
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• ‘Game Of Thrones’ Theories: Will Jaime Turn On Cersei In Season 7?

  24-03-2017 17:34 via ibtimes.com
  
  An unlikely rivalry may be brewing on “Game of Thrones” in Season 7. When last season came to a close, it was clear that Jaime Lannister wasn’t thrilled about Cersei’s sudden rise to power. Will the siblings-turned-lovers’ relationship reach its boiling point when the HBO drama returns?
  
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• Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor: Who Would Win? Expert Predictions By Boxers, UFC Fighters

  24-03-2017 17:21 via ibtimes.com
  
  Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor is the No.1 topic of discussion in the world of both MMA and boxing. The two fighters continue to trade barbs through the media, and it’s looking more and more likely that the bout will actually happen in 2017.
  With so much talk surrounding the potential super-fight, there’s one question that keeps being asked—can McGregor actually beat Mayweather in a boxing match? Most experts have similar opinions, but their predictions for the fight vary.
  
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• ‘Empire’ Season 3 Spoilers: Episode 11 Synopsis Released; What Will Happen In ‘Play On’? [VIDEO]

  24-03-2017 17:15 via ibtimes.com
  
  Although Cookie vows that she wants Lucious out of her life, on “Empire” Season 3, episode 11, it looks like she will be struggling with her feelings for him more than she ever has before.
  “Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) tries to move forward with Angelo (Taye Diggs) while struggling with guilt over her run-in with Lucious (Terrence Howard),” the synopsis for episode 11, “Play On” teases.
  
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• Netflix Titles Disappearing In April 2017: Don’t Miss These Top 11 Movies And TV Shows

  24-03-2017 16:52 via ibtimes.com
  
  It’s that time of the month again when a number of TV shows and movies disappear from Netflix. With spring now here, the streaming service is taking the spring cleaning mantra to heart and doing away with a larger number of series and films.
  Among some of the biggest TV shows leaving Netflix are “Buffy,” “House” and “The X-Files,” while movies such as “Vanilla Sky” and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” will also be gone.
  
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• Twitter exploring subscription-based version for first time

  24-03-2017 16:13 via cbc.ca
  
  Twitter Inc. is considering whether to build a premium version of its popular Tweetdeck interface aimed at professionals, raising the possibility that it could collect subscription fees from some users for the first time.
  
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• Inflation rate cools to 2% in February

  24-03-2017 13:42 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada's inflation rate was two per cent in February, a slight cooldown from January's level.
  
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• Keystone XL pipeline gets OK from U.S. State Department

  24-03-2017 12:13 via cbc.ca
  
  Calgary-based TransCanada says it has received a presidential permit from the U.S. State Department that allows it to build the long-delayed Keystone XL pipeline.
  
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• Rest in peace, CSB: A eulogy for the Canada Savings Bond

  24-03-2017 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to bid a fond farewell to the Canada Savings Bond, the grand dame of Canadian investment vehicles, who met her end at age 71 this week after a lengthy decline.
  
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• Inexpensive credit for speculators is fuelling irrational housing price increases

  24-03-2017 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  No, I am not asking that the Bank of Canada raise rates prematurely to address the housing issue. But we need to start cracking down on nonconforming mortgages.
  
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• Canada-wide recession could follow foreign buyers tax in Toronto, developer says

  24-03-2017 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Toronto developer Brad Lamb is warning a foreign home buyers tax could cause a Canada-wide recession, but a professor advocating for the tax says Lamb is just "fear mongering" to save his bottom line.
  
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