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• How Understanding the 'Greatest' Generation Can Help Us Understand George H.W. Bush

  05-12-2018 23:58 via news.yahoo.com
  He was the last president of the generation that fought World War II
  
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• Former President George H.W. Bush’s Funeral

  05-12-2018 23:52 via news.yahoo.com
  The 41st president was honored at a service in Washington National Cathedral.
  
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• Bush and Trump: The contrast that went unspoken but was impossible to miss at the funeral

  05-12-2018 23:51 via news.yahoo.com
  Analysis: The contrast between the 41st president and the 45th on almost every front went unspoken at Bush's funeral, but it was impossible to miss.
  
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• Mexico's new president throws down gauntlet to oil majors

  05-12-2018 23:50 via news.yahoo.com
  Lopez Obrador took office on Saturday, promising to increase the government's role in the energy industry and roll back what he described as a 36-year neo-liberal era in which successive governments gradually opened up the economy.During the election campaign, he pledged to review the contracts issued under a landmark energy reform for any signs of corruption.Under Mexican law, the independent oil regulator known as the National Hydrocarbons Commission (CNH) runs the auctions, supervises the con
  
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• The Wisconsin Senate's Move To Undermine An Incoming Democratic Governor, Explained

  05-12-2018 23:37 via news.yahoo.com
  Wisconsin's Republican-controlled state Legislature passed a number of
  
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• New Jersey college student acting as designated driver dies after head-on crash with 'impaired' suspect

  05-12-2018 23:36 via news.yahoo.com
  A 20-year-old New Jersey college student died from injuries he sustained in a head-on-crash that injured several classmates and reportedly involved an impaired driver.
  
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• Wisconsin Republicans Approve 82 Scott Walker Appointees In 1 Day

  05-12-2018 23:27 via news.yahoo.com
  Republicans in the Wisconsin state Senate rushed to approve 82 of Gov. Scott
  
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• Lebanon says Israel offered no proof of border tunnels

  05-12-2018 23:26 via news.yahoo.com
  BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's Parliament speaker said Wednesday that Israel has presented no evidence to prove its claims that a network of attack tunnels has been built by Hezbollah across the countries' shared borders, as Israel's prime minister pressed for international condemnation of the militant group.
  
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• Migrant caravan: Footage shows children being thrown over 18-foot Arizona border fence

  05-12-2018 23:22 via news.yahoo.com
  An apparent smuggler has been caught on camera appearing to throw two migrant children over an 18-foot (5.5 metre) tall border fence between Arizona and Mexico and into the arms of their families.The video footage of the nail-biting moment was released by US Border Patrol on Monday.In the video, the smuggler dropped the family’s three children—who were the ages of 2, 7, and 10—from the top of the wall for their adult relatives to catch them from 18-feet below on the other side
  
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• Christmas turkey, fruitcake rocketing toward space station

  05-12-2018 23:10 via news.yahoo.com
  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Christmas turkey rocketed toward the International Space Station on Wednesday, along with cranberry sauce, candied yams and the obligatory fruitcake.
  
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• A Funeral Train Will Carry George H.W. Bush's Casket. Here's What to Know About the Solemn Presidential Tradition

  05-12-2018 23:09 via news.yahoo.com
  The train will give Americans one last chance to pay their respects to Bush before his burial
  
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• Bush's funeral a farewell to WWII's 'greatest generation'

  05-12-2018 23:03 via news.yahoo.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — It wasn't just a salute to a president, it was a tribute to a generation.
  
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• Congressman Calls For Hearing Into North Carolina Election Fraud Reports

  05-12-2018 22:32 via news.yahoo.com
  Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) called for an emergency hearing on election fraud
  
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• Zuckerberg defends Facebook in new data breach controversy

  05-12-2018 22:13 via news.yahoo.com
  Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg pushed back Wednesday against emails showing the social media giant offering Netflix and other popular apps preferential access to people's data even after it had tightened its privacy rules.A British parliamentary committee investigating whether the social media behemoth was being used to manipulate the results of elections published 250 pages of internal Facebook documents earlier Wednesday.
  
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• Mexico suggests work visas for Central Americans, wants U.S. to do same

  05-12-2018 22:07 via news.yahoo.com
  Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador proposed on Wednesday offering more work visas for Central Americans and said the United States should do the same, part of a negotiation aimed at stemming the northward flow of migrants.Lopez Obrador, who took office on Saturday, said he would discuss immigration with U.S. President Donald Trump in coming days, including increasing investment in southern Mexico and Central America."We are proposing investment in productive projects and in job creati
  
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• Death-row inmate awaits court rulings, clemency decision

  05-12-2018 22:07 via news.yahoo.com
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee death row inmate was waiting Wednesday to see whether the U.S. Supreme Court or the governor would halt his Thursday execution in the electric chair.
  
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• George W. Bush Eulogizes His Dad: 'Best Father A Son Or Daughter Could Have'

  05-12-2018 21:50 via news.yahoo.com
  Former President George W. Bush remembered his late father, former President
  
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• No regular mail delivery Wednesday, Dec. 5 on day of mourning for George HW Bush

  05-12-2018 21:47 via news.yahoo.com
  The post office is suspending mail delivery on Wednesday as part of the national day of mourning for former president George H.W. Bush.
  
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• Why I Struggle Memorializing George H.W. Bush As A Liberal Woman With A Disability

  05-12-2018 21:43 via news.yahoo.com
  I'm a staunch liberal woman who believes strongly and unapologetically in
  
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• Former Friends Chelsea Clinton And Ivanka Trump Sit Together At George HW Bush’s Funeral

  05-12-2018 21:38 via news.yahoo.com
  As the nation gathered together to say goodbye to former President George H.W. Bush, it looks like some old friendships may be reigniting.Ivanka Trump and Chelsea Clinton were seen together during the funeral, and it looks like these former pals have once again found some common ground.Donald and Melania Trump were in attendance as well.
  
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• Aston Martin Converts a Classic DB6 to Electric Power, But Don't Worry, It's Reversible

  05-12-2018 21:37 via news.yahoo.com
  It's part of the company's plan to "future proof" its valuable older models with a zero-emissions powertrain.
  
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• Mourners at George H.W. Bush's funeral also laughed –​​​​​​​ and tha

  05-12-2018 21:32 via news.yahoo.com
  The state funeral for George H.W. Bush was full of humor, befitting a man who loved a good joke.
  
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• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez attacks Congress over staff salaries and unpaid internships

  05-12-2018 21:09 via news.yahoo.com
  Congresswoman-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has admonished Congress for failing to pay interns and their congressional staffers an decent wage.Ms Ocasio-Cortez—a democratic socialist hailing from New York—tweeted that she visited a dive bar in Washington DC where she met with several bartenders, managers, and servers who were currently working for House or Senate offices, indicating that, as Capitol Hill staffers, they shouldn't’t have to work a side gig to make ends meet.The
  
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• PHOTOS: State Funeral for former President George H.W. Bush held in Washington, D.C.

  05-12-2018 20:56 via news.yahoo.com
  George H.W. Bush was celebrated with high praise and loving humor Wednesday as the nation bade farewell to the man who was America’s 41st president and the last to fight for the U.S. in wartime. Three former presidents looked on at Washington National Cathedral as a fourth — George W. Bush — eulogized his dad.
  
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• George HW Bush funeral: Former president flown to Texas after moving eulogies at National Cathedral

  05-12-2018 20:54 via news.yahoo.com
  George HW Bush, the 41st president of the United States, is being honoured in a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral today following three days of mourning in which his body lay in state at the Capitol Rotunda.
  
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• SpaceX launches cargo, but fails to land rocket

  05-12-2018 20:51 via news.yahoo.com
  SpaceX on Wednesday blasted off its unmanned Dragon cargo ship, loaded with supplies, science experiments and food for the astronauts living at the International Space Station but failed to successfully land its booster afterwards."We have had a great liftoff," said SpaceX commentator John Insprucker, as the Falcon 9 rocket soared into the sunny, blue sky over Cape Canaveral, Florida at 1:16 pm (1816 GMT), carrying 5,600 pounds (2,500 kilograms) of gear.The mission was SpaceX's 16th mission for
  
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• As VP, George HW Bush Enjoyed A Rare Relationship With President Ronald Reagan

  05-12-2018 20:44 via news.yahoo.com
  In the wake of George H.W. Bush’s passing, people are remembering his life and career.While he was eventually elected president, many forget that he first served as vice president to Ronald Reagan.The two had a complicated relationship as they began as competitors.
  
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• What Michael Flynn's memo means: Today's talker

  05-12-2018 20:39 via news.yahoo.com
  After prosecutors on Mueller's team released a memo on Michael Flynn's cooperation, some call it a 'nothingburger'; others aren't so sure.
  
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• Turkey seeks arrest of Saudi crown prince aides over Khashoggi

  05-12-2018 20:39 via news.yahoo.com
  A Turkish court issued arrest warrants Wednesday for two suspects close to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, increasing pressure on the kingdom's de facto leader.The chief prosecutor's office in Istanbul filed an application on Tuesday to obtain the warrants for Ahmad al-Assiri and Saud al-Qahtani, described in court documents as being "among the planners" of Khashoggi's grisly killing.Then on Wednesday, an Istanbul court issued the arrest warr
  
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• 5 Tips To Handle Stock Market Volatility

  05-12-2018 20:33 via news.yahoo.com
  It's been quite a while since investors have dealt with this level of market volatility, and plenty of portfolios are deeply in the red since October.Fortunately, there are simple ways investors can protect their portfolios during periods of market volatility.If you are losing sleep at night over stock market volatility, it may be a red flag that you have too much money in the stock market.
  
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• Bill Clinton on George H.W. Bush's legacy

  05-12-2018 20:29 via news.yahoo.com
  Clinton says Bush will be remembered as a president with a "vision of a world order based on the rule of law and respect for human rights and minority rights."
  
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• Jonathan Van Ness Reminds People Of George H.W. Bush's AIDS Crisis Shortcomings

  05-12-2018 20:27 via news.yahoo.com
  As George H.W. Bush was eulogized on Wednesday, Jonathan Van Ness posted on
  
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• George HW Bush funeral - latest updates: Former president’s son delivers moving eulogy before casket flown to Texas

  05-12-2018 20:23 via news.yahoo.com
  George HW Bush, the 41st president of the United States, is being honoured in a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral today following three days of mourning in which his body lay in state at the Capitol Rotunda.
  
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• Mars Insight Lander Takes Selfie Of Robotic Arm Raised In Triumph

  05-12-2018 20:19 via news.yahoo.com
  The Mars InSight Lander has beamed down a selfie of sorts, showing its robotic arm raised in triumph against the dim Martian sky, Space.com is reporting.
  
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• Bill Clinton on why he loved George H.W. Bush

  05-12-2018 20:17 via news.yahoo.com
  Clinton said his former opponent was "always trying to make sure there'd be more winners" in America.
  
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• Bear spray accident at Amazon warehouse shines light on safety record

  05-12-2018 20:15 via news.yahoo.com
  Amazon has come under increasing scrutiny for what a watchdog group says is a poor safety record.
  
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• Awkward Tension At Former President George H.W. Bush’s Funeral

  05-12-2018 20:06 via news.yahoo.com
  At former President George H.W. Bush’s funeral, the air was thick with tension as President Donald Trump joined past presidents and first ladies — nearly all of whom he has publicly criticized on Twitter.
  
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• The Best 'Game of Thrones' Gifts 2019, Because The Final Season Is Coming

  05-12-2018 20:05 via news.yahoo.com
  With the final season only a few months away, the love for "Game of Thrones"
  
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• Denmark plans to send rejected migrants to remote island

  05-12-2018 20:00 via news.yahoo.com
  Denmark says it will send unwelcome migrants to a remote island by 2021. The asylum-seekers who would be sent there would be people with criminal records or those who cannot be returned to their home country.
  
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• How the documentary '41' on George H.W. Bush came to be, my time with the president

  05-12-2018 19:52 via news.yahoo.com
  President Bush never asked what we were doing or the kind of story we wanted to tell. I firmly believe that he trusted me.
  
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• George W. Bush’s emotional eulogy for his father, former President George H.W. Bush

  05-12-2018 19:47 via news.yahoo.com
  George W. Bush gave an emotional eulogy for his father, former President George H.W. Bush, at his funeral at the Washington National Cathedral Wednesday.
  
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• Lame-Duck Republicans Stick It To The Poor In Wisconsin

  05-12-2018 19:40 via news.yahoo.com
  Wisconsin Republicans are about to lose a governor who supports their policies
  
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• First woman elected mayor of Mexico City takes office

  05-12-2018 19:39 via news.yahoo.com
  The first woman elected mayor of Mexico City was sworn in Wednesday for a six-year term leading one of the world's largest cities, in a country with a deep tradition of machismo.Claudia Sheinbaum, a 56-year-old scientist and environmentalist, rode to victory in the July 1 elections on the same anti-establishment wave that brought her left-wing ally and former mentor to power, Mexico's new President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.Another woman previously served as mayor of the capital on an interim
  
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• George H.W. Bush: Images of Honor

  05-12-2018 19:27 via news.yahoo.com
  The most powerful photos as America remembers the 41st President
  
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• Female homeowner a 'hero' after killing prison escapee, sheriff says

  05-12-2018 19:27 via news.yahoo.com
  Pickens County Sheriff Rick Clark said the victim "saved her life and stopped the bad guy."
  
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• Twitter goof snares Trump lawyer/cyber advisor Giuliani

  05-12-2018 19:23 via news.yahoo.com
  A simple goof on Twitter capitalized upon by an enterprising web designer raised questions Wednesday over just how muchPresident Donald Trump's lawyer -- and cyber security adviser -- Rudy Giuliani understands the internet.Giuliani tweeted last week about the "out of control" Russia collusion investigation by Special Counsel Robert Mueller.A typo that joined two sentences, though, created what Twitter automatically read as a hyperlink to a webpage with an India domain "G-20.In".
  
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• George HW Bush funeral - latest updates: Former president’s son delivers moving eulogy in front of world leaders

  05-12-2018 19:18 via news.yahoo.com
  George HW Bush, the 41st president of the United States, is being honoured in a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral today following three days of mourning in which his body lay in state at the Capitol Rotunda.
  
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• Former President George W. Bush breaks down remembering his father and sister

  05-12-2018 19:09 via news.yahoo.com
  The 43rd president remained composed until near the end of the eulogy he delivered for his father.
  
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• Before He Was President, George HW Bush Was The Man Who Fixed The CIA

  05-12-2018 19:07 via news.yahoo.com
  Before George H.W. Bush found himself seated in the Oval Office, he was appointed by former President Gerald Ford to be director of the then scandal-ridden CIA.As reported by the Daily Beast, it wasn’t exactly Bush’s first choice, given that he had been on the shortlist to be Ford’s vice-president.The climate at the agency at the time didn’t appeal to Bush either, and he felt that Ford was trying to kill his political career with the unexpected appointment.
  
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• Republican Businessman Sheldon Lubar Calls Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker 'Conniving'

  05-12-2018 19:01 via news.yahoo.com
  A top Republican businessman in Wisconsin is urging Gov. Scott Walker (R) and
  
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