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• Trump claims Obama wiretapped him during campaign; Obama refutes it

  04-03-2017 23:46
  
  By David ShepardsonWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump accused predecessor Barack Obama on Saturday of wiretapping him during the late stages of the 2016 election campaign, but offered no evidence for an allegation which an Obama spokesman said was "simply false".Trump made the accusation in a series of early morning tweets just weeks into his administration and amid rising scrutiny of his campaign's ties to Russia."How low has President Obama gone to tapp my phones during the ver
  
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• Rep. Bost apologizes for comparing town halls to a 'cleansing' by 'Orientals'

  04-03-2017 23:42
  
  Some Republican lawmakers seem to dread their own town hall meetings, where constituents have started expressing their concerns over President Trump’s choices.Recommended:InfographicRace equality in America: How far have we come?
  
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• Trump expected to sign revised travel ban Monday: US media

  04-03-2017 23:41
  
  President Donald Trump is expected to sign a revised travel ban on Monday, just over a month after his original decree sowed controversy across the United States and chaos at airports, US media reported.The president will sign the new executive order at the Department of Homeland Security, according to Politico, which cited senior government officials.It was unclear what changes Trump planned to make, according to the publication.
  
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• Nintendo Switch dock can scratch console’s screen, and gamers are finding creative ways to stop it

  04-03-2017 23:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Users are reporting that the dock for the Nintendo Switch is leaving scratches on the side of the screen. To minimize the damage, users are placing foam pads inside the doc to prevent abrasion.The post Nintendo Switch dock can scratch console’s screen, and gamers are finding creative ways to stop it appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Nintendo Switch dock can potentially scratch the screen; gamers creating makeshift solutions

  04-03-2017 23:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Users are reporting that the dock for the Nintendo Switch is leaving scratches on the side of the screen. To circumvent this, users are placing foam pads inside the doc to prevent abrasion.The post Nintendo Switch dock can potentially scratch the screen; gamers creating makeshift solutions appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• France's Fillon alleges intimidation as fights to keep bid alive

  04-03-2017 23:22
  
  French conservative candidate Francois Fillon told supporters on Saturday they were victims of a a bid to "intimidate" them as he battled to keep his presidential hopes alive.Marking his 63rd birthday, Fillon struggled to turn the page on a nightmare week that saw a haemorrhage of support after he disclosed he would face charges over allegations he gave his family fake parliamentary jobs.With some members of his own rightwing Republicans party urging him to drop out of the campaign, Fillon ruefu
  
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• Nintendo responds to Switch Joy-Con connectivity issues, offers meager solution

  04-03-2017 23:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nintendo Switch reviewers report issues with their left Joy-Con controllers disconnecting from the console. It's unclear if the problem is related to hardware or if it can be fixed with an update.The post Nintendo responds to Switch Joy-Con connectivity issues, offers meager solution appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• This Smart Parka is everything you need for winter all in one coat

  04-03-2017 23:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While the Smart Parka may not be "smart" in the connected sense, this winter coat may just be one of the most clever pieces in your closet, or heck, even your home. It comes with all winter accessories built-in.
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• The Smart Parka is your scarf, hat, gloves, and more, all in one coat

  04-03-2017 23:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While the Smart Parka may not be "smart" in the connected sense, this winter coat may just be one of the most clever pieces in your closet, or heck, even your home. It comes with all winter accessories built-in.
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• Prosecutors: NY man aimed to fight with Islamic extremists

  04-03-2017 23:04
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — A New York man repeatedly traveled to the Middle East to try to join the Islamic State or another extremist group in Syria and later told authorities he'd been prepared to strap on a bomb to sacrifice himself for jihad, prosecutors said Saturday.
  
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• At least two killed in new drone strikes on al Qaeda in Yemen: residents

  04-03-2017 22:44
  
  Drones fired missiles at suspected al Qaeda targets in two separate attacks in Yemen on Saturday, local sources said, in what appeared to be a third successive day of U.S. strikes against militants in the Arab country.Tribal sources and residents said one of the pilotless aircraft unleashed its missiles on a vehicle traveling on the outskirts of the southern city of Ahwar, killing two suspected al Qaeda members inside.Another fired at a crowd of suspected al Qaeda militants in al-Saeed, in the a
  
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• Expert says Islamic State has badly damaged major Palmyra monument

  04-03-2017 22:43
  
  By Firas MaqdisiPALMYRA, Syria (Reuters) - Islamic State militants have severely damaged a major Roman monument in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra, an antiquities official said after visiting the site on Saturday.Under heavy Russian air cover, the Syrian army and allied militias drove the jihadist group out of the UNESCO world heritage site on Thursday, two months after it had seized it in a surprise advance.It was the second time the city had been recaptured from the militants in the course
  
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• Mexico opens migrant defense centers at U.S. consulates

  04-03-2017 22:25
  
  (Reuters) - Mexico opened legal aid centers at its 50 consulates across the United States on Saturday to defend its citizens, the Mexican government said, amid worries of a crackdown on illegal immigration under U.S. President Donald Trump.Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray exhorted the U.S. government to respect the rights of Mexicans and called for the United States to allow a path to legality for undocumented migrants.
  
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• Set your DVRs: These 10 new TV series have already been renewed for second seasons

  04-03-2017 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While the future of many new shows released late 2016 and early 2017 still remains to be revealed, several new series have already gotten the green light for seasons twos and, in one case, even a third.
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• Set your DVRs as these 10 new TV series have already been renewed for second seasons

  04-03-2017 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While the future of many new shows released late 2016 and early 2017 still remains to be revealed, several new series have already gotten the green light for seasons twos and, in one case, even a third.
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• Breathe a sigh of relief: These 10 fan-favorite shows will return for a second season

  04-03-2017 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While the future of many new shows released late 2016 and early 2017 still remains to be revealed, several new series have already gotten the green light for seasons twos and, in one case, even a third.
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• Body of Indianapolis Woman Found Near River After She Was Reported Missing

  04-03-2017 22:11
  
  Police have not ruled the case a homicide yet.
  
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• 20-year sentence for mistaken Washington state honor killing

  04-03-2017 21:47
  
  YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — A Washington state man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing an Oregon man he mistakenly believed impregnated a 13-year-old girl.
  
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• Third Tron movie possibly in the works, Jared Leto considered for lead

  04-03-2017 21:30
  Back in 2010, the film Tron: Legacy turned out to be a modest hit for Disney. Work on a third movie began in the years that followed, but in 2015 it was revealed that the project had been put on hiatus, with no immediate plans to move forward. However, it seems the time has come for the project to be … Continue reading
  
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• Why Keystone XL pipeline won't buy US steel, despite Trump's order

  04-03-2017 21:26
  
  From the start of President Trump’s election campaign, two aspects of his political identity – the businessman and the populist – have dueled for dominance.At least in the case of the Keystone XL pipeline, the businessman appears to be winning out.Speaking to reporters onboard Air Force One on Friday, White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said that the pipeline, which has been in the works for a decade, will be exempt from an executive order Mr. Trump signed
  
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• Paris mayor asks struggling candidate to cancel his rally

  04-03-2017 21:26
  
  PARIS (AP) — French presidential candidate Francois Fillon, fighting for political survival, called on supporters Saturday not to "abdicate" to those trying to destroy him as the Socialist mayor of Paris asked him to cancel a scheduled rally that would test his staying power.
  
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• Moisten the air in your home and office with these steamy humidifiers

  04-03-2017 21:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dry air in the home or office can cause a multitude of health issues. Thankfully, powerful desktop solutions and robust home offerings are both ideal if you're looking to improve the air quality of your home.
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• A step-by-step guide on how to delete and recover photos on your Android smartphone

  04-03-2017 21:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Being able to delete and recover photos is important, especially if you're working with a set amount of storage space. Luckily, it's not difficult to do, regardless if your phone is running a stock version of Android or a custom interface.
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• Ryzen proves the PC industry can no longer ignore AMD’s comeback

  04-03-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  AMD’s latest processor may not dominate every aspect of performance, and it isn’t the cheapest around, but its innovative design may be enough to jolt an industry starved for competition back to life.
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• Check out stunning 360-degree views of NYC straight from your browser

  04-03-2017 21:15
  
  We all spend plenty of time complaining about whatever wireless carrier we shell out money to every month to keep us connected while on the go, but rarely do wireless customers ever consider how difficult it actually is to provide coverage in any specific area. New York City is one particularly challenging location when it comes to mobile connectivity, and AT&T just launched a pretty cool web experience to explain just why that's the case and what they're doing to make the network stronger."
  
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• Mexico police rescue 31 Cuban migrants in Cancun

  04-03-2017 21:12
  
  Mexican federal police rescued 31 Cuban immigrants who had been held in a house in the resort city of Cancun, the government said on Saturday.The 22 men and 9 women did not have visas to be in Mexico and said they were being held by a group of armed men who had demanded money for their release, the interior ministry said in a statement.The Cubans were taken to local offices of the federal attorney general for medical checkups and were set to be deported, the ministry said.
  
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• The Latest: Attorney: Man accused of IS aims needs support

  04-03-2017 21:10
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the prosecution of a New York man accused of repeatedly traveling to the Middle East to try to join the Islamic State or another extremist group (all times local):
  
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• Somalia says 110 dead in last 48 hours due to drought

  04-03-2017 21:03
  
  By Abdi SheikhMOGADISHU (Reuters) - Some 110 people have died in southern Somalia in the last two days from famine and diarrhea resulting from a drought, the prime minister said on Saturday, as the area braces itself for widespread shortages of food.In February, United Nations children's agency UNICEF said the drought in Somalia could lead to up to 270,000 children suffering from severe acute malnutrition this year."It is a difficult situation for the pastoralists and their livestock.
  
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• Tens of thousands flee clashes between Syria army, IS

  04-03-2017 21:02
  
  Tens of thousands of Syrian civilians have fled ferocious fighting between Russian-backed regime forces and Islamic State group jihadists over the past week in the country's ravaged north.Supported by Russian air power and artillery, Syrian government forces have waged a fierce offensive against IS, seizing around 90 villages since mid-January.The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the advance took government forces to around 14 kilometres (9 miles) from IS-held Khafsah, the main station p
  
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• Gadgets that provide storage for digital photos and 4K streaming - Minneapolis Star Tribune

  04-03-2017 21:00
  
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  Gadgets that provide storage for digital photos and 4K streaming
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  Data. We all create it every day, and there is likely a decent amount of it you'd like to store long term. How to do it? You can move your data to the cloud (which is safe but can get expensive) or you can get an external hard drive (but what if it ...and more »
  
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• Sikh Man Shot At Home By White Man After 'Go Back To Your Own Country' Comment

  04-03-2017 20:56
  
  The victim said the shooter told him to “go back to your own country.”
  
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• Plane believed to be Syrian crashes near Turkey-Syria border

  04-03-2017 20:52
  
  ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish officials said that an aircraft believed to belong to the Syrian military crashed near the Turkey-Syria border Saturday, with the Syrian opposition claiming to Turkish media they were responsible for shooting the plane down.
  
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• GM’s Maven monthly rental program another step toward mobility as a service

  04-03-2017 20:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Starting in Los Angeles and San Francisco, General Motors is expanding the Maven hourly rental program to include monthly rentals in a program called Reserve.Maven plans to add other cities with Maven Reserve availability as need warrants.
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• Syrian army takes more villages from militants in northwest Syria

  04-03-2017 20:18
  
  The Syrian army has expanded its control over former Islamic State-held villages in northwest Syria, gaining more territory as it pushes back the jihadists from more pockets in Aleppo province, state media said on Saturday.The army has made steady progress in recent weeks in eastern Aleppo countryside where it now occupies more villages, state-owned Ikhbariyah quoted a military source as saying.Earlier, rebels said they had thwarted a large assault by the Syrian army and Iranian-backed rebels on
  
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• Clock ticking for N.Ireland rivals after fractious vote

  04-03-2017 20:13
  
  Northern Ireland's main political parties on Saturday were facing a three-week deadline to mend fences after snap elections aimed at sorting out the bad blood between them left them deadlocked.In a historic shake-up, unionist parties lost their absolute majority in Northern Ireland's legislature for the first time since the province's creation in 1921."The unionist majority at the assembly has been ended and the notion of a permanent or perpetual unionist majority has been demolished," said Sinn
  
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• Opel takeover by Peugeot comes after years of crisis

  04-03-2017 20:10
  
  The imminent takeover of General Motors' European subsidiary Opel by French carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen comes after almost two decades of crisis for the historic manufacturer.Recent woes cast a pall over the firm's storied history, dating back to its founding in 1862 by Adam Opel as a sewing-machine and later bicycle manufacturer.Based in Ruesselsheim outside Frankfurt, the company was Germany's largest carmaker for decades before being overtaken by northern rival Volkswagen.
  
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• Destiny 2 will leave progress & gear behind, but keep character appearance

  04-03-2017 20:00
  The long wait to an official announcement of Destiny‘s sequel continues, but on Friday developer Bungie finally answered one of the most burning questions players have had about how their character and progress will carry over into the new game. Basically, it boils down to all gear, such as weapons and armor, abilities/subclasses, and paid-for cosmetics will be left behind … Continue reading
  
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• Trump administration to propose 'dramatic reductions' in foreign aid

  04-03-2017 19:51
  
  By David ShepardsonWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House budget director confirmed Saturday that the Trump administration will propose "fairly dramatic reductions" in the U.S. foreign aid budget later this month.Reuters and other news outlets reported earlier this week that the administration plans to propose to Congress cuts in the budgets for the U.S. State Department and Agency for International Development by about one third."We are going to propose to reduce foreign aid and we are going to
  
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• Warrant shows police have suspects in death of 9-year-old

  04-03-2017 19:48
  
  MILWAUKEE (AP) — A recently unsealed search warrant shows police have suspects in the fatal shooting of a 9-year-old Milwaukee girl last year, but authorities are still seeking evidence to bring charges in her death.
  
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• US police agencies with their own DNA databases stir debate

  04-03-2017 19:48
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dozens of police departments around the U.S. are amassing their own DNA databases to track criminals, a move critics say is a way around regulations governing state and national databases that restrict who can provide genetic samples and how long that information is held.
  
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• Undocumented Immigrant Supports Trump Policies

  04-03-2017 19:39
  
  The undocumented immigrant praised Trump's immigration actions with cellmates in an immigrant detention center in February.
  
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• Erato Muse 5 review

  04-03-2017 19:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Erato’s new Muse 5 wireless earbuds are a solid fully-wireless offering, providing excellent passive noise isolation and decent sound in very usable package.
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• Iraqi forces on schedule in Mosul fight: US general

  04-03-2017 19:27
  
  Iraqi security forces are progressing as planned in their battle to recapture Mosul from the Islamic State group but the fighting will get tougher as they approach the city center, a US general said Saturday."We are on (a good) timeline and we are fairly confident that the Iraqis are learning every day, and we are fairly confident they are going to continue to progress well," said Brigadier General Rick Uribe, a deputy commanding general for coalition land forces.The US-led coalition has been pr
  
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• What you need to safely (and legally) fly your own drone

  04-03-2017 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Eager to try flying your own drone? Know the law first! Let's break down the FAA regulations and what they mean for you.
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• Mercedes takes its AMG GT sports car in an unexpected direction

  04-03-2017 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Mercedes-AMG GT lineup will grow once again at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. Mercedes will unveil a four-door concept version of the prolific sports car. It's already rumored to have the production green light.
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• Five movies to stream this week: The secret lives of the undead, and more

  04-03-2017 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  How are you going to get through this week? By following our guide to the finest films and TV shows available to stream, of course. On the list this week: 'What We Do in the Shadows,' 'Blood Simple,' and more
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• Everything you need to know about the FAA consumer drone regulations

  04-03-2017 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Eager to try flying your own drone? Know the law first! Let's break down the FAA regulations and what they mean for you.
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• U.S. suspends fast processing of high-tech visa applications

  04-03-2017 19:10
  
  Foreigners aiming for temporary jobs at high-tech U.S. companies will undergo a longer visa approval process after the Trump administration announced it will temporarily suspend expedited applications for H-1B visas.The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said on Friday that starting April 3 it will suspend "premium processing" for up to six months.Under this expedited procedure, applicants can be eligible for visa approvals within 15 days, instead of a regular review period that c
  
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• Teen Who Learned CPR in High School Class Saved Toddler's Life While At Work

  04-03-2017 18:51
  
  The toddler is now doing well.
  
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• You have one day left to snag Bluetooth earbuds with a built-in heart rate monitor for $20

  04-03-2017 18:45
  
  Earlier this week, we shared news of a limited-time sale with our readers that covered an awesome pair of Bluetooth earbuds that feature terrific sound and a built-in heart rate monitor. The response was tremendous, with dozens of people emailing us to say thanks. Since we got such great response, we wanted to put these hot in-ear headphones in front of you one last time before this sale is done. For one more day on Amazon, you can pick up the AUKEY Bluetooth Headphones with Heart Rate Monitor f
  
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