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• Hasbro trademarks Play-doh's scent: sweet, slightly musky

  18-05-2018 22:26 via cbc.ca
  Hasbro says the United States Patent and Trademark Office has recognized Play-doh's distinctive smell with a registered trademark, something rarely issued for a scent.
  
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• Is ‘13 Reasons Why’ Renewed For Season 3? Show’s Stars Speak Out

  18-05-2018 22:00 via ibtimes.com
  So, you’ve already binged all of “13 Reasons Why” Season 2 and need to know if more episodes are in your future? Well, you just might be in luck. While there’s no official renewal news from Netflix just yet, a couple of the show’s stars —Ajiona Alexus (Sheri) and Anne Winters (Chloe) —think there’s a good chance there’ll be a Season 3.
  
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• Who Is Stephanie Adams? Playboy Model Dies After Jumping Off Hotel With Son

  18-05-2018 21:59 via ibtimes.com
  Ex-Playboy centerfold Stephanie Adams and her son died after falling out of a Manhattan hotel on Friday, according to reports.
  Adams, 47, and her son, identified as Vincent, 7, plunged from the 25th floor of The Gotham Hotel on East 46th street in Midtown in New York City, law enforcement officials said in a news conference.
  
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• Tennessee Man Captures Gargantuan Rattlesnake In Backyard

  18-05-2018 21:27 via ibtimes.com
  A Tennessee man discovered a monstrous reptile in his backyard earlier this week, a gigantic rattlesnake much larger than normal. Rob Freeman of Cheatham County, Tennessee, encountered the gargantuan rattler in his backyard, documenting it for all to see on Facebook on Wednesday.
  
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• The China-U.S. Conflict Is About Much More Than Trade

  18-05-2018 21:17 via ibtimes.com
  The recent unprecedented, high-level U.S. delegation to Beijing has left China highly dissatisfied.
  The group included U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and America’s toughest China critics, including Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, and presidential trade adviser Peter Navarro.
  
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• What Is Capriccio Bubbly Sangria? Nutritional Information And Where To Buy It

  18-05-2018 19:56 via ibtimes.com
  Capriccio Bubbly Sangria, a newly-released wine cooler in the U.S., is being touted by many on social media claiming the drink packs a punch when consumed. 
  The Florida Caribbean Distillers beverage, which contains 13.9 percent alcohol by volume, has drawn comparisons on social media to Four Loko, a beer that has been banned for its adverse effects.
  
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• 'Fortnite' Android Release Date: Epic Promises New Mobile Version Soon

  18-05-2018 19:36 via ibtimes.com
  One of the world’s most popular video games is coming to the world’s most popular phone ecosystem in the near future. In a blog post on the official “Fortnite” website, developer Epic Games confirmed that the smash hit mobile version of the game would come to Android devices this summer.
  Unfortunately, it did not get much more specific than that. Epic would only commit to putting “Fortnite” on Google’s mobile operating system before the leaves turn and f
  
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• Kawhi Leonard Trade Rumors: Will The Spurs Deal One Of The NBA's Best Players In 2018?

  18-05-2018 19:10 via ibtimes.com
  There are two major questions looming over the upcoming NBA offseason. The first revolves around the future of LeBron James and where he might play in the 2018-2019 offseason. That’s been a topic of conversation for the last year because James can opt out of his contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers this summer.
  The second question is one that developed over the course of the regular season, and one that nobody could’ve foreseen coming just a few months ago: Will the San Antonio Spur
  
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• We Still Don't Understand Social Security, And A New Survey Confirms It

  18-05-2018 18:57 via ibtimes.com
  There's arguably no program more important to retired workers in this country than Social Security. Despite the average retired worker's paycheck only amounting to roughly $1,411 a month as of April 2018, Social Security payouts account for at least half of all income for 62% of retirees and essentially all monthly income (90% plus) for 34% of retirees. 
  The article originally appeared in Motley Fool.
  
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• Campbell Soup CEO out, steel tariffs to bite soon

  18-05-2018 18:44 via cbc.ca
  The top executive at Campbell Soup will retire and the company is undergoing a strategic review as it tries to revive sales that have been under pressure due to shifting American tastes and rising costs.
  
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• 'Poop Jogger' Photo Surfaces After Neighbor Uses Night Vision Camera To Catch Suspect

  18-05-2018 18:18 via ibtimes.com
  Residents in Brisbane, Australia, used night vision technology to photograph a man who they believe has been defecating on private property near their apartment complex. 
  A man known as the "poop jogger" has allegedly been leaving feces on a pathway outside the apartment building in the suburb of Greenslopes, three times a week, for about a year, residents said. 
  
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• 'Bold And The Beautiful' Spoilers: Katie Convinces Wyatt To Keep Bill's Secret

  18-05-2018 18:15 via ibtimes.com
  He went to her for advice on how to handle the revelation that Bill used him to convince Liam to end his marriage to Steffy for good. However, now Wyatt will find himself potentially being convinced to keep the secret as Katie makes an argument in favor of keeping it a secret on the Friday, May 18 episode of "The Bold and the Beautiful."
  
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• Kidnapper Demands Ransom Using Photo Of Victim With Alligator On Back

  18-05-2018 18:08 via ibtimes.com
  A Connecticut kidnapper made unusual use of a large reptile while abducting a man and asking for ransom, according to police. In order to prove that his kidnapping victim was actually in danger, abductor Isaias Garcia photographed the 21-year-old abductee with a 3-foot-longalligator baring its teeth on his back.
  
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• What Prince Harry And Meghan Markle’s Wedding Can Teach Us About The Economics Of Partying

  18-05-2018 17:58 via ibtimes.com
  The cost Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s nuptials on May 19, 2018 has been estimated at £32m by one wedding planning company. The cost to the public, however, will be far less than his brother William’s marriage to Catherine in 2011, largely because this brought with it a bank holiday.
  
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• Ontario regulator warns about 5 unregistered cryptocurrency groups

  18-05-2018 17:57 via cbc.ca
  The Ontario Securities Commission is warning the public that several groups are promoting investments in cryptocurrencies without having the necessary provincial registrations.
  
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• ‘General Hospital’ Spoilers: Jason Warns Sam, Peter Chooses Between Maxie And Anna

  18-05-2018 17:43 via ibtimes.com
  The Nurses Ball is starting to get intense with some Port Charles residents desperate to learn the truth while others try to bury it. On the Friday, May 18 episode of “General Hospital” Jason delivers disturbing news to Sam as Peter chooses between love and death.
  In the promo for the upcoming episode of the ABC soap opera, Jason (Steve Burton) tells Sam (Kelly Monaco) someone is going to get hurt. In the previous episode, Sam snuck into Peter’s (Wes Ramsey) office to find anyt
  
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• Hallmark’s ‘Good Witch’ Season 4, Episode 4 Spoilers: Cassie, Family Go Vacationing

  18-05-2018 17:26 via ibtimes.com
  Ready for a little vacation? Your favorite “Good Witch” characters sure are. In Sunday’s new episode, Cassie (Catherine Bell) and Sam (James Denton) take Grace (Bailee Madison) and Nick (Rhys Matthew Bond) on a family-bonding getaway and International Business Times has an exclusive scene (watch above) to hold you over.
  
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• Canadian retail sales rose in March

  18-05-2018 17:05 via cbc.ca
  A rise in sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers in March helped push overall Canadian retail activity higher for a third consecutive month, Statistics Canada reported Friday.
  
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• 12-Year-Old Deaf Dog Catches Robbers, Helps Police Stop String Of Burglaries

  18-05-2018 16:49 via ibtimes.com
  An elderly and deaf dog in Tampa, Florida, used its senses to help catch robbers responsible for a string of burglaries in the area.
  O'Reilly, a 12-year-old Golden Retriever with hearing loss, was instrumental in helping police stop robbers responsible for several burglaries in the Tampa area, WTVT reported Thursday. 
  "He's always been my daughter's protector," owner Eric Stevens told the news outlet. 
  
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• Aaron Schlossberg Update: Lawyer's Racist Rant Results In Office Loss, Tomi Lahren Criticism

  18-05-2018 16:35 via ibtimes.com
  It has not been the greatest week for New York City-based lawyer Aaron Schlossberg. Video emerged of Schlossberg accosting employees of a Manhattan restaurant for speaking Spanish, even threatening to call ICE and have them deported for it, earlier this week. Mere hours later, he was identified andviciously trolled online.
  
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• 'Days Of Our Lives' Spoilers: Theresa Arrives Home In Salem

  18-05-2018 16:34 via ibtimes.com
  She has been out of town and with her former boyfriend in Mexico for nearly two years. Now, after nearly losing her life there, and with the help of a former foe, Theresa will find herself back in Salem once again on the Friday, May 18 episode of "Days of Our Lives."
  
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• Caitlyn Jenner Isn’t Secretly Talking To Kanye West Behind Kim Kardashian’s Back

  18-05-2018 16:25 via ibtimes.com
  Kanye West has managed to garner a slew of media attention due to his political rants and controversial opinions. However, the “Life of Pablo” rapper has not been having secret conversations with Caitlyn Jenner behind Kim Kardashian’s back.
  A recent article claimed Jenner, who has a strained relationship with ex-wife Kris Jenner and the rest of the Kardashians, has been reconnecting with West amid the famous brood’s family rift. Despite the new report,  a spokesperso
  
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• Snap Hopes To Win Over 2 Billion Android Users With New App This Summer

  18-05-2018 16:19 via ibtimes.com
  Snap (NYSE:SNAP) has been catering to iOS users for years, even though the Android operating system claims about six times more smartphone users. 
  
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• Chicago Cubs Trade Rumors: Manny Machado Targeted For 2018 MLB Playoff Run

  18-05-2018 16:05 via ibtimes.com
  The trade rumors regarding Manny Machado should only heat up in the coming weeks. The free-agent-to-be is arguably playing the best baseball of his career, while the Baltimore Orioles are virtually out of the pennant race in mid-May.
  
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• What Does Queen Elizabeth II Think Of Meghan Markle?

  18-05-2018 15:50 via ibtimes.com
  Rumors pitting Queen Elizabeth II against Prince William’s wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, have been rampant for years. Now, ahead of Prince Harry’s royal wedding to American actress Meghan Markle, the same can be said about allegations regarding the relationship between Prince Harry’s future wife and the ruling monarch.
  
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• Kilauea Volcano Shows No Signs Of Slowing Down

  18-05-2018 15:24 via ibtimes.com
  Hawaii's Kilauea volcano that erupted last week is showing no signs of slowing down. On Thursday, an eruption at the volcano sent ash 30,000 ft into the sky, with scientists warning of further activity in the future.
  The eruption led to the evacuation of the staff at the volcano observatory and the national park. On Wednesday, the volcano launched a new round of projectiles which were the size of microwave ovens.
  Kilauea is one of the most active volcano is the world, and has been erupting
  
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• Inflation rate cools to 2.2% in April

  18-05-2018 15:10 via cbc.ca
  Canada's annual inflation rate cooled slightly last month — but at 2.2 per cent, it stayed hot enough to hover above the two per cent midpoint of the Bank of Canada's ideal range.
  
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• What Will 'DWTS: Athletes' Teams Perform During Finals?

  18-05-2018 14:59 via ibtimes.com
  It seems like just yesterday fans were being introduced to the teams competing on "Dancing With the Stars: Athletes," and now, the field of contenders has been narrowed down to just three teams—one of whom will be crowned as the season's champions on Monday night's finale.
  
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• ‘Fear The Walking Dead’: Jenna Elfman On Filming At Abandoned Water Park

  18-05-2018 14:52 via ibtimes.com
  “Fear the Walking Dead” star Jenna Elfman admitted that filming her scenes at the abandoned water park in Season 4, episode 4 of the AMC series was a real challenge for her.
  Elfman, who plays Naomi on the zombie drama, said that she had a great time working with Alycia Debnam-Carey while filming the episode, but the weather at that time was just too cold.
  
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• Djokovic Happy With Tennis Quality, Admits Injury Is Staying Away

  18-05-2018 14:44 via ibtimes.com
  Novak Djokovic achieved his best result of the 2018 season thus far by making it to the quarterfinals of the Italian Open with a win over Albert Ramos-Vinolas on Thursday.
  The Serbian missed the second-half of the 2017 season with an elbow injury and only returned to action in January this year at the Australian Open. He lost in the round of 16 in Melbourne to Hyeon Chung after which he did not play for almost two months owing to a recurrence of the injury.
  
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• Long weekend gas prices: Headed higher most places, but Alberta, Quebec can expect a break

  18-05-2018 14:38 via cbc.ca
  Motorists in many parts of Canada are expected to see rising gasoline prices as they fire up their vehicles for road adventures on the Victoria Day long weekend.
  
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• Chris Cornell Death: What We Know One Year After Soundgarden Singer's Demise

  18-05-2018 14:30 via ibtimes.com
  It's been one year since grunge rock icon Chris Cornell was discovered dead in his hotel room after a concert in Detroit after hanging himself, and though an entire 365 days have come and gone, some, like his wife, Vicky Karayiannis-Cornell, are still left with questions about what led to his early demise at the age of 52.
  
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• Watch: 3D-Printed Smart Gel Walks, Manipulates Objects Underwater

  18-05-2018 14:17 via ibtimes.com
  A group of engineers have created a weird type of smart gel that not only retains the soft nature and flexibility of a hydrogel, but also walks and manipulates objects placed underwater.
  Though most hydrogels host more than 70 percent water and are commonly found in the human body, diapers, contact lenses, and many other things, this particular creation, developed through sophisticated 3D-printing techniques, goes a step ahead and moves and changes its shape under the impact of electricity.
  
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• Drunk American Tourists Fight In Chinese McDonald’s, Caught On Video

  18-05-2018 14:01 via ibtimes.com
  In a video uploaded on YouTube Friday, three intoxicated American tourists are seen brawling inside a McDonald’s outlet in Shenzhen, China.
  The video starts off with a man, probably in his 50s wearing a dark blue shirt and grey shorts abusing a younger man. “Do you wanna be a b----,” he was heard saying to the younger man in black short and white shorts, who held up his hands and said, “There's no need to show off, we're not trying to fight.”
  
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• School Students Tied To Crosses And Flogged On The Roadside, Principal Arrested

  18-05-2018 13:53 via ibtimes.com
  Three people, including the principal of a school in Nigeria, were arrested Thursday for allegedly tying students to a cross and flogging them with horsewhips on roadside for not being on time.
  
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• ‘The Flash’ Spoilers: Grant Gustin Teases Season 4 Cliffhangers

  18-05-2018 13:45 via ibtimes.com
  Grant Gustin gave a couple of hints about the two cliffhangers that will wrap next week’s Season 4 finale of “The Flash.”
  In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Gustin called one of the cliffhangers “one of the most exciting” the show has ever done, while the other is “one of the most dark and confusing.”
  
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• Barcelona Want Griezmann, Frenchman Says 'I'm Among Top 3 In The World'

  18-05-2018 13:40 via ibtimes.com
  Barcelona wants to sign Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann in the summer and have been on his trail since 2017 with the club hierarchy confident of completing the deal despite their La Liga rivals reluctant to let go of their star player.
  The France international scored a brace as he helped Atletico beat Marseille 3-0 to win the Europa League on Thursday which made him an even more attractive proposition. He has been on the radar of top clubs around Europe for a long time, but he has
  
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• ‘Legends Of Tomorrow’ Season 4 Synopsis Released; Team To Deal With ‘Fugitives’

  18-05-2018 13:38 via ibtimes.com
  The Legends will be facing off against “Fugitives” in Season 4 of “Legends of Tomorrow.”
  According to the synopsis for the upcoming season of the CW series, the Legends will be dealing with magical creatures that have infected history since the Legends released and defeated Mallus last season.
  
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• Arrowverse Crossover 2018 To Introduce Batwoman And Gotham City

  18-05-2018 13:34 via ibtimes.com
  This year’s Arrowverse crossover event between “Arrow,” “The Flash,” “Supergirl,” and “Legends of Tomorrow” will feature DC character Batwoman and Batman’s home city, Gotham.
  
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• 'Nowhere near close:' U.S. rebuffs Trudeau hope for quick NAFTA deal

  18-05-2018 13:33 via cbc.ca
  The United States declared the NAFTA countries were nowhere close to a deal, in a statement Thursday designed to douse expectations that an agreement might be just a few minor adjustments away.
  
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• ‘iZombie’ Set To End After Season 5; Rose McIver, Rahul Kohli React

  18-05-2018 13:26 via ibtimes.com
  “iZombie” is coming to an end.
  In announcing its fall 2018-19 primetime schedule Thursday morning, The CW revealed that the zom-com-rom-dram will wrap after its Season 5.
  The announcement isn’t really a surprise as executive producer Rob Thomas tweeted prior to the show’s Season 5 renewal that “iZombie” needs one more season to conclude its story.
  
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• Meghan Markle’s Maternal Instinct Drew Prince Harry To Her, Says Angela Levin

  18-05-2018 13:23 via ibtimes.com
  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s relationship seems to be working out because of the former actress’ maternal instinct.
  Other than the fact that she is three years older than Prince Harry, Markle is also described as “motherly” and “mothering” by Angela Levin, the author of “Harry: Conversations With the Prince.”
  
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• Meghan Markle’s Half-Sister Samantha Markle-Grant May Have Faked Car Crash, Says Officer

  18-05-2018 13:17 via ibtimes.com
  Meghan Markle’s half-sister, Samantha Markle-Grant, may have lied about her recent car crash.
  Officers from the Florida Highway Patrol spent three hours looking through their database to gather information about Samantha’s car accident this week. However, they weren’t able to find anything.
  Some critics are convinced that Samantha faked her alleged accident. But the police officers are more focused on the possibility that she and her boyfriend, Mark Phillips, may face a hit and
  
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• Stephen Beal, Aliso Viejo Explosion Victim's Ex-Boyfriend, Charged With Possession Of Explosives

  18-05-2018 13:08 via ibtimes.com
  In the latest development in the Aliso Viejo explosion in Southern California, which killed spa owner Ildiko Krajnyak on May 15, the victim’s ex-boyfriend and business partner, Stephen Beal, was charged before the court Thursday.
  
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• ‘Supergirl’ Moving To A New Night, To Serve As Lead-In For ‘Charmed’

  18-05-2018 13:05 via ibtimes.com
  “Supergirl” is heading to a new night next TV season.
  The CW announced Thursday that Season 4 of the Melissa Benoist-led series will air on Sunday at 8 p.m., serving as a lead-in for the network’s reboot of “Charmed.” Since “Supergirl” made the move from CBS to The CW in 2016, the show has been airing every Monday night.
  
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• What This ‘Westworld’ Star Really Thinks About Kanye West

  18-05-2018 12:47 via ibtimes.com
  People either really love Kanye West or hate him, and it seems like this “Westworld” star falls under the former.
  James Marsden, who plays host Teddy Flood in the HBO sci-fi show, told Men’s Health that he is his own worst critic, and he sometimes wishes he could think like the rapper.
  
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• Everything We Know About Prince Harry, Meghan Markle’s Royal Wedding

  18-05-2018 12:41 via ibtimes.com
  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding is just one day away. Before it takes place, here are 10 things that have been revealed about the royal wedding.
  1. Wedding Date, Time, VenueThe royal couple’s wedding will take place on Saturday, May 19 at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle. The ceremony will commence at 12 noon (7 a.m.) EDT.
  2. Celebrity Wedding Guests
  
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• Space Launch System Tubing Contamination Could Delay Rocket’s Maiden Flight

  18-05-2018 12:36 via ibtimes.com
  The maiden flight of NASA’s next big rocket, the Space Launch System, could witness further delays as the space agency discovered contamination in a part of the vehicle's core stage.
  
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• Why Princess Diana Refused To Wear Chanel Shoes After Her Divorce

  18-05-2018 12:29 via ibtimes.com
  Princess Diana once refused to wear Chanel shoes during her appearance in Australia because the brand’s first letter reminded her of Charles and Camilla.
  Jayson Brundson, a designer, recounted the moment he had with the Princess of Wales in 1996.
  
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• Prince Harry ‘Condemned’ For Not Meeting Meghan Markle’s Dad Before Royal Wedding

  18-05-2018 12:29 via ibtimes.com
  Prince Harry was recently slammed by George Galloway, a radio personality, for marrying Meghan Markle without first meeting her dad Thomas Markle Sr.
  While speaking on “Talk Radio” (via Express), Galloway that he is interested to learn more about the royal wedding, but it’s not because he’s a fan of Markle and Prince Harry.
  
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