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• Mitch McConnell detonates the nuclear option to speed up Trump nominees

  03-04-2019 23:52 via news.yahoo.com
  The Kentucky Republican used the so-called nuclear option to help President Donald Trump get lower-level judicial and agency nominees to confirmation.
  
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• South Korea rolls out 5G services on phones, in race with U.S. and China

  03-04-2019 23:47 via news.yahoo.com
  South Korea will become one of the first countries to commercially launch fifth-generation (5G) services as it rolls out on Friday the latest wireless technology with Samsung Electronics' new 5G-enabled smartphone Galaxy S10.With one of the world's top smartphone penetration rates, South Korea is in a race with China, the United States and Japan to market 5G, hoping the technology will spur breakthrough in fields such as smart cities and autonomous cars, and drive up its economic growth that slo
  
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• Verizon turned on its 5G network a week earlier than expected

  03-04-2019 23:41 via news.yahoo.com
  The wait for 5G is over, as Verizon announced on Wednesday that it has turned on its 5G Ultra Wideband network in select areas of Minneapolis and Chicago a week ahead of schedule. As we reported last month, the initial plan was to launch 5G in those two markets on April 11th, but the service is live for subscribers right now.There is one major caveat that comes along with this news: Only one 5G-capable phone is currently being sold by Verizon. In order to take advantage of the upgraded network,
  
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• Boeing's new 737 MAX flight control system 'seems foolproof': Norwegian CEO

  03-04-2019 23:41 via news.yahoo.com
  Boeing's new MCAS flight control system for its 737 MAX aircraft appears foolproof, Norwegian Air Chief Executive Bjoern Kjos said on Wednesday after visiting the plane maker in Seattle.Kjos, a former fighter pilot, said in a series of tweets he had tested the old system versus the new one in a MAX simulator.More than 300 Boeing 737 MAX jets have been grounded worldwide after two fatal crashes in the past five months in Ethiopia and Indonesia killed nearly 350 people.
  
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• Global stocks rise on US-China trade deal hopes

  03-04-2019 23:38 via news.yahoo.com
  Global stock markets rose Wednesday on optimism over US-China trade talks, while the pound gained on the dollar amid hopes that British Prime Minister Theresa May's new political gamble could avert a messy "no deal" Brexit.
  
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• NATO anniversary party turns ugly as US rips Germany, Turkey

  03-04-2019 23:35 via news.yahoo.com
  Tensions soared Wednesday between the United States and two of its NATO partners, Germany and Turkey, as the alliance opened a 70th birthday celebration aimed at showing a united front against a resurgent Russia.Hours before foreign ministers from the 29-member Western alliance opened talks in Washington, Vice President Mike Pence delivered a stinging rebuke both to Germany over its level of defense spending and to Turkey for buying a major arms system from Russia.
  
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• First Parent to Plead Guilty in College Admissions Scandal

  03-04-2019 23:34 via news.yahoo.com
  A dozen others appeared in federal court in Boston on Wednesday, where the 100-seat courtroom was standing room only.Among the parents were actors Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin and attorney Gordon Caplan, the former co-chairman of Willkie Farr & Gallagher.Moments earlier, Peter Jan Sartorio, a 53-year-old packaged-food entrepreneur from Menlo Park, California, filed notice of his intended guilty plea.
  
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• Boeing says successfully tested new 737 MAX software in CEO flight

  03-04-2019 23:33 via news.yahoo.com
  The software is at the centre of investigations in the crash of Ethiopian Flight 302 last month and a Lion Air accident in Indonesia five months earlier.Both involved the slightly larger 737 MAX 8 model, which features the same cockpit.During Wednesday's test flight, the flight crew performed different scenarios to test failure conditions, Boeing said.
  
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• GOP health care and the Donner Party: Today's Toon

  03-04-2019 23:15 via news.yahoo.com
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• Best and Worst Agitator Top-Loaders

  03-04-2019 23:10 via news.yahoo.com
  Best and Worst Agitator Top-Loaders From Consumer Reports' Tests Agitator top-loaders aren’t usually the most innovative appliances in the laundry aisle, but they remain a crowd favorite. This t...
  
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• Pittsburgh Is Moving Forward With Gun Reform After the Tree of Life Shooting. But the Legal Battle Is Just Beginning

  03-04-2019 23:03 via news.yahoo.com
  Pittsburgh City Council approved three bills that would restrict assault weapons in a 6-3 final vote on Tuesday
  
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• Options-based funds offer succor to investors wary of volatility

  03-04-2019 23:00
  The Federal Reserve's pivot on tightening U.S. monetary policy this year and a change in a bond market gauge that is often viewed as a harbinger of a recession pose a dilemma for investors: how to...
  
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• At Election Time, Israel Talks About Anything Other Than Peace

  03-04-2019 23:00 via news.yahoo.com
  Today, even with Donald Trump’s “deal of the century” hovering in the background, Israeli-Palestinian peace barely registers on the campaign radar.It reflects a deepening mood among Israelis that a deal is impossible, five years after the last round of U.S.-sponsored peace talks broke down over Israeli settlement construction and the Palestinian Authority’s attempted rapprochement with Hamas, which is considered a terrorist group in the U.S. and Europe.Netanyahu, in power
  
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• McConnell is trying to leave a lifetime conservative legacy through judicial appointments: Today's talker

  03-04-2019 22:55 via news.yahoo.com
  Senate majority leader, who blocked Merrick Garland's Supreme Court nomination, accuses Democrats of obstructionism.
  
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• Trump news: Congress votes to subpoena full Mueller report from attorney-general, as senior Republicans turn on president's 'catastrophic' border closure plan

  03-04-2019 22:39 via news.yahoo.com
  The House Judiciary Committee approved subpoenas Wednesday for special counsel Robert Mueller’s full Russia report as Democrats pressure the Justice Department to release the document without redactions.The committee voted 24-17 to give Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler permission to issue subpoenas to the Justice Department for the final report, its exhibits and any underlying evidence or materials prepared for the investigation. Mr Nadler has not yet said if he’ll send the subpoena
  
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• iPhone 5G release may be pushed back to 2021

  03-04-2019 22:32 via news.yahoo.com
  In a new investor note from Timothy Arcuri (obtained via CNBC), the UBS analyst writes that supply challenges may force Apple to delay its 5G compatible iPhone until 2021. With Apple still entangled in a legal battle with Qualcomm, Arcuri articulates that Intel may not be able to supply 5G modems at the scale Apple needs. What's more, Arcuri writes that striking a deal with other 5G modem providers like MediaTek represents an "unlikely solution."Consequently, Arcuri believes that there is an "in
  
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• House panel authorizes subpoena for Robert Mueller's full report, setting up a fight with DOJ

  03-04-2019 22:23 via news.yahoo.com
  The House Judiciary Committee voted to authorize a subpoena for special counsel Robert Mueller's complete. Justice Department planned to keep some parts secret.
  
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• NATO chief warns of Russia threat, urges unity in U.S. address

  03-04-2019 22:22 via news.yahoo.com
  Saying "time is running out," Stoltenberg also called on Russia to return to compliance with the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty, from which U.S. President Donald Trump plans to withdraw the United States this summer."NATO has no intention of deploying land-based nuclear missiles in Europe," Stoltenberg said."But NATO will always take the necessary steps to provide credible and effective deterrence."In an interview later with Reuters, Stoltenberg did not elaborate on what those steps wo
  
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• 8 House Republicans stand with Dems to condemn Trump's health care strategy

  03-04-2019 22:19 via news.yahoo.com
  After President Donald Trump vowed to make health care a top 2020 campaign issue, Democrats say: Game on.
  
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• Donald Trump should shut down the U.S-Mexico border to trade and travel, too

  03-04-2019 21:53 via news.yahoo.com
  If President Donald Trump wants to shut the border with Mexico, it should be done for trade and travel, too.
  
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• Nato chief makes unprecedented pitch to US Congress on need for trans-Atlantic unity

  03-04-2019 21:51 via news.yahoo.com
  Nato’s Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg made an unprecedented pitch to Congress for unity amid transatlantic tensions on Wednesday, as he marked 70 years since its founding charter was signed in Washington. Mr Stoltenberg gave a ringing defense of "the most successful alliance in history," which has often been derided by Donald Trump, the US president. He used the speech to underscore America’s "enduring support" for the historic alliance and downplayed disagreements with Mr Trump,
  
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• Truckers, stores on U.S.-Mexico border struggle as Trump closure threat looms

  03-04-2019 21:50 via news.yahoo.com
  U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his threat to close the border, or parts of it, saying Congress could avert such a shutdown by changing laws to fix what he called immigration "loopholes."Business leaders on both sides of the border have lashed out against the threat, saying a shutdown would hurt supply chains and $1.7 billion in daily trade at some of the world's busiest land crossings.Petra Gomez, 63, who owns discount store Buy 4 Less near the Otay Mesa crossing in California, opposite
  
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• Half-Empty Shelves. Skyrocketing Prices. Here's What Would Happen to the Produce Aisle if Trump Closes the Mexico Border

  03-04-2019 21:50 via news.yahoo.com
  Most fresh fruit and vegetables imported during the winter months could disappear from grocery shelves across the U.S. in a matter of days, experts warn.
  
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• If Trump closes Mexican border, avocados could cost more and auto factories could shut

  03-04-2019 21:47 via news.yahoo.com
  If President Trump shuts the Mexican border, it would spark food shortages and price spikes and disrupt auto production, among other effects.
  
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• Biden vows to keep pace with the changing boundaries of 'personal space,' hints at presidential bid

  03-04-2019 21:35 via news.yahoo.com
  After a series of accusations of inappropriate behavior from multiple women, former Vice President Joe Biden said he will be more mindful of personal space, but he stopped short of offering an apology.
  
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• Democrats in Congress authorize subpoenas for Trump-Russia report, legal battle looms

  03-04-2019 21:16 via news.yahoo.com
  U.S. congressional Democrats on Wednesday authorized a powerful committee chairman to subpoena Special Counsel Robert Mueller's full report on Russia's role in the 2016 election, moving closer to a legal clash with President Donald Trump's administration.The Democratic-led House of Representatives Judiciary Committee voted to enable its chairman, Jerrold Nadler, to subpoena the Justice Department to obtain Mueller's unredacted report and all underlying evidence as well as documents and testimony
  
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• Junk bonds suggest U.S. stocks may have further to run

  03-04-2019 21:12
  U.S. stocks just wrapped up their best quarter in nearly a decade, coming within a stone's throw of a record high.
  
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• Israel recovers body of soldier lost in '82 Lebanon battle

  03-04-2019 21:10 via news.yahoo.com
  JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli army on Wednesday said it had recovered the body of a soldier who went missing in a bloody 1982 battle with Syrian forces in southern Lebanon, closing a famous case that has plagued Israel for nearly four decades.
  
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• Will Moisturizers With SPF Protect Your Skin?

  03-04-2019 21:08 via news.yahoo.com
  If your morning beauty routine involves applying both sunscreen and moisturizer, you may have decided to simplify things by using a moisturizer with SPF instead. That’s a fine move, assuming you ...
  
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• House panel split over Mueller report subpoenas

  03-04-2019 21:01 via news.yahoo.com
  The House Judiciary Committee approved subpoenas Wednesday for special counsel Robert Mueller's full Russia report as Democrats pressure the Justice Department to release the document without redactions. (April 3)
  
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• Man Arrested After Alleged Road Rage Attack Involving Gun, Knife, and Baseball Bat

  03-04-2019 20:54 via news.yahoo.com
  A 45-year-old suspect is accused of following and attacking an Oklahoma City man during a terrifying road rage incident.
  
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• Pence calls Germany stance in NATO 'unacceptable'

  03-04-2019 20:43 via news.yahoo.com
  Washington (AFP) - US Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday strongly criticized Germany at NATO's 70th anniversary gathering, saying the ally's level of defense spending and work with Russia on a gas pipeline were "simply unacceptable."
  
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• Trump’s Rant That Wind Turbines Cause Cancer Is Straight Out of the Chemtrail Internet

  03-04-2019 20:38 via news.yahoo.com
  Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast / Photo and Video by GettyPresident Donald Trump endorsed a conspiracy almost no one but chemtrail truthers believe to attack wind turbines. And he still managed to get it wrong.For years, wind turbines have had two primary enemies: conspiracy theorists who incorrectly claim they cause headaches and nausea, and Trump, who lobbied for years against turbines near one of his Scotland golf courses. Now the conspiracy-obsessed president is continuing his war agai
  
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• These Wireless Earbuds Last 50 Hours Per Charge

  03-04-2019 20:15 via news.yahoo.com
  Get a pair now for over 50 percent off.
  
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• The Ford Puma, a Fiesta-Based Crossover, Will Add to Ford's Growing SUV Lineup

  03-04-2019 20:00 via news.yahoo.com
  For now, the Puma is for Europe only, but we suspect that will change.
  
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• Renault-Nissan audit raises 'serious questions' over Ghosn

  03-04-2019 20:00 via news.yahoo.com
  French carmaker Renault said Wednesday that a joint Renault-Nissan audit of their Dutch subsidiary RNBV had raised "serious questions" over millions of euros in expenses incurred by ousted CEO Carlos Ghosn."Certain expenses which have yet to be precisely quantified, but may amount to several million euros since 2010, raise serious questions as to their conformity with RNBV's corporate interest," Renault's board of directors said in a statement.The board had asked Renault's management to work wit
  
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• Investors sell U.S. stock funds despite best quarter since 2009

  03-04-2019 19:56
  Investors pulled a net of nearly $11 billion in assets out of mutual funds and exchange-traded funds that hold U.S. equities last week, the largest retreat from domestic stocks since the final week...
  
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• John Kennedy on Biden Allegations: ‘This Is No Country for Creepy Old Men’

  03-04-2019 19:41 via news.yahoo.com
  Senator John Kennedy (R., La.) on Wednesday said the invasive behavior ascribed to former vice president Joe Biden by two women was “creepy,” and suggested that the country would no longer tolerate politicians who are seen to abuse their power.“This is no country for creepy old men. And it needs to stop. Do I consider it inappropriate to smell someone's hair? To get so close that I smell their hair? Yes! I mean duh! Somebody gets close enough to smell my hair they might get to
  
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• The Latest: Lightfoot says she'll 'hit the ground running'

  03-04-2019 19:34 via news.yahoo.com
  CHICAGO (AP) — The Latest on Chicago's mayoral election (all times local):
  
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• Made a Mistake On Your Taxes? Don't Panic. Here's What to Do Now

  03-04-2019 19:34 via news.yahoo.com
  Did you realize you made a mistake on your taxes after you filed? Here’s how to handle it.
  
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• The FDA Is Investigating a Possible Link Between Vaping and Seizures

  03-04-2019 19:33 via news.yahoo.com
  Nicotine poisoning may be to blame
  
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• Apple announces Powerbeats Pro true wireless earbuds for $250

  03-04-2019 19:33 via news.yahoo.com
  As previously rumored, Beats earlier today officially unveiled a brand new pair of wireless Powerbeats headphones with an AirPods-inspired design. In other words, imagine the current Powerbeats3 design without the connecting cord.The new headphones, dubbed Powerbeats Pro, naturally incorporate many of the same technologies Apple recently introduced with AirPods 2, including hands-free Siri functionality and the company's brand new H1 chip. As an exercise-oriented pair of headphones, Powerbeats P
  
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• ‘It Was a Clusterf*ck’: How the Waco Biker Shooting Case Fell Apart

  03-04-2019 19:23 via news.yahoo.com
  Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via APKiller bikers could still be walking free in Waco, Texas, according to the county’s top prosecutor.McLennan County District Attorney Barry Johnson on Tuesday dropped all remaining charges related to the biker shooting in 2015 that left nine men dead and another 20 injured. Johnson told The Daily Beast he dropped the charges against 24 people because he claims his predecessor botched the case. As a result, he said, some people who may be responsible f
  
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• Brexit hardliners outplayed by May's Brexit move

  03-04-2019 19:08 via news.yahoo.com
  Hoping that Prime Minister Theresa May would embrace their dream of a no-deal Brexit, hardliners in her Conservative Party played hardball -- and misjudged it.May has instead said she will seek a delay to Britain's April 12 departure and made overtures to Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn that could result in a softer Brexit.The move risks splitting the Conservatives and MPs lined up to confront May in parliament on Wednesday.
  
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• Harry and Meghan's new Instagram account is a record-breaking hit with millions

  03-04-2019 19:07 via news.yahoo.com
  In another sign of Harry and Meghan's new independence, they launched their own Instagram account, separate from Will and Kate's - and they already have millions of followers.
  
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• Russian spy plane flies over Area 51 and other secret military bases, report says

  03-04-2019 19:02 via news.yahoo.com
  A Russian surveillance plane recently flew over several American military bases, including Area 51, perhaps America's most secretive military site.
  
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• Remains of Israeli soldier missing since 1982 Lebanon war returned

  03-04-2019 18:58 via news.yahoo.com
  Israel announced Wednesday that the remains of a soldier missing since the 1982 Lebanon war had been returned to the country, bringing to a close a highly sensitive case for Israelis.Sergeant First Class Zachary Baumel had been missing since what is known as the Battle of Sultan Yacoub, said Israeli military spokesman Jonathan Conricus."It is one of the most moving moments in all my years at the head of the country," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a televised address from his Jerusale
  
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• Corbyn Reported to Say May Talks Went ‘Very Well’: Brexit Update

  03-04-2019 18:57 via news.yahoo.com
  Theresa May met opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to try to thrash out a Brexit compromise, which is likely to mean keeping closer ties to the European Union.Corbyn reportedly said the talks went well.Meanwhile, lawmakers are trying to prevent a no-deal Brexit.
  
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• No convictions in Waco biker shootout that left 9 dead, 20 injured

  03-04-2019 18:52 via news.yahoo.com
  McLennan County District Attorney Barry Johnson dropped the remaining cases tied to a 2015 shooting outside a Twin Peaks restaurant in Waco, Texas.
  
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