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• Sean Spicer clashes with press over definition of a wall

  03-05-2017 23:58
  
  White House press secretary faces challenge from journalists over whether images showed walls or fences as he insists Trump is fulfilling his promise Sean Spicer on what a wall is. Photograph: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters
  
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• Attorney: Officer threatened black man before fatal shooting

  03-05-2017 23:56
  
  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The white police officer who shot a black man to death outside of a convenience store pointed a gun at the man's head and threatened to shoot him before they wrestled on the ground, lawyers for the slain man's family said Wednesday.
  
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• Witness: Violent All Nippon Airways Passenger 'Had PTSD'

  03-05-2017 23:49
  
  According to another passenger, the aggressor may have been suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
  
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• No charges over black man's police shooting in Louisiana

  03-05-2017 23:48
  
  Louisiana police will not face federal charges over the shooting of a 37-year-old African American man whose death sparked widespread protests, the US Justice Department said Wednesday, in a decision slammed by rights groups as a message of impunity.Alton Sterling's videotaped shooting in Baton Rouge was one of a series of police killing of black men that triggered nationwide protests spearheaded by the "Black Lives Matter" movement.Sterling was shot to death July 5, 2016 in a scuffle with two o
  
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• Puerto Rico files for biggest ever U.S. local government bankruptcy

  03-05-2017 23:43
  
  Puerto Rico announced a historic restructuring of its public debt on Wednesday, touching off what may be the biggest bankruptcy ever in the $3.8 trillion U.S. municipal bond market.While it was not immediately clear just how much of Puerto Rico's $70 billion of debt would be included in the bankruptcy filing, the case is sure to dwarf Detroit's insolvency in 2013.The move comes a day after several major creditors sued Puerto Rico over defaults its bonds.
  
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• Army photographer captures her own death in mortar explosion

  03-05-2017 23:43
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The U.S. Army has published the final photo of a combat photographer who captured on camera the blast that killed her in an accidental mortar explosion in Afghanistan nearly four years ago. The Army's professional journal says the image illustrates how women are increasingly exposed to dangerous situations in the military.
  
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• Wood pellet fuel deemed 'carbon neutral' in U.S. spending bill

  03-05-2017 23:42
  
  By Emily FlitterNEW YORK (Reuters) - A week after President Donald Trump vowed to impose new tariffs on Canadian lumber imports to help the U.S. timber industry, lawmakers passed a spending bill that could push U.S. government agencies to promote burning wood pellets to fuel power plants.The budget bill that the U.S. House of Representatives passed on Wednesday, which makes way for nearly $1.2 trillion in federal spending, directs the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Energy and
  
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• 2017 Audi A6 3.0T Competition vs. BMW 540i, Cadillac CTS V-Sport, Jaguar XF S AWD, Mercedes-AMG E43 4MATIC

  03-05-2017 23:25
  
  One step down from the king-of-the-hill supersedans, these five aim to offer a balance of boardroom refinement and back-road frolicsomeness.
  
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• Aukey folding solar charger gives you power on the go at a great price

  03-05-2017 23:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Now available from Amazon for just $50 after a $13 discount, the water-resistant Aukey folding solar charger can power two devices simultaneously and is a great portable charging solution for when you're outdoors.
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• At just $50, Aukey folding solar charger will keep campers happy, powered up

  03-05-2017 23:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Now available from Amazon for just $50 after a $13 discount, the water-resistant Aukey folding solar charger can power two devices simultaneously and is a great portable charging solution for when you're outdoors.
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• Houzz app uses augmented reality to let users preview furniture in their home

  03-05-2017 23:18
  Shopping online has become increasingly popular, but only for certain things. Buying clothing and furniture online remains difficult for various reasons; when it comes for furniture, knowing how it’ll look in your home is half the battle. Houzz has released a new app feature to address that, one that leverages augmented reality to let prospective buyers ‘see’ a particular item … Continue reading
  
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• Google Docs Phishing Scam: Email Attack Hijacks User Accounts By Posing As Google Docs

  03-05-2017 23:14
  
  If you get an email asking you to open a Google Doc Wednesday, you might want to pause for a minute. An email phishing scam is quickly spreading to many Gmail users.
  
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• A select list of May the 4th Star Wars sales now live

  03-05-2017 23:13
  A bunch of Star Wars-themed events are taking place starting today, the 3rd of May, and last until the end of May the 4th (be with you). This is the ump-teenth time in a row that Star Wars has been celebrated on the 4th of May – back since the first Star Wars Geek heard those fabulous 6 words in … Continue reading
  
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• 7 bounty hunters shot at wrong car, charged with murder

  03-05-2017 23:06
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Seven bounty hunters who descended on the wrong car outside a Wal-Mart have been indicted on first-degree murder charges in the killing of an unarmed man and the wounding of another, Tennessee police announced Wednesday.
  
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• Hundreds of apps on Google Play Store are vulnerable to open port attacks

  03-05-2017 22:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that hundreds of apps on the Google Play Store are vulnerable to malware. The specific apps have not been disclosed, but the vulnerabilities have been reported to developers.
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• Putin pushes Syria safe zone plan

  03-05-2017 22:44
  
  Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday pushed a plan to set up safe zones in Syria that could see planes grounded but details remained hazy as a latest round of Kremlin-backed peace talks on the six-year war floundered.Putin held talks with Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the Black Sea resort of Sochi as Moscow floated the proposal to set up four "de-escalation zones" in the war-torn country at a fresh round of negotiations involving Syria's regime and rebels in Kazakhstan.
  
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• Is embedding a tweet containing a photo theft? This photographer thinks so

  03-05-2017 22:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A court case in the UK is calling the practice of embedding Tweets with images into question -- The lawsuit comes after a photographer gave emergency personal permission to use the photo and a news organization embedded their tweet.
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• Starbucks Launches Three Frappucinos That Will Make You Forget The Unicorn Frapp

  03-05-2017 22:14
  
  Inspired by the sea and summer nights.
  
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• President Trump Makes Major Changes To School Lunches

  03-05-2017 22:14
  
  The USDA wants to make lunches "appealing" again.
  
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• 10 Surprising Starbucks Drinks That Have Less Than 100 Calories

  03-05-2017 22:14
  
  Here's to flat abs.
  
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• The Division will be free this weekend: three things to know

  03-05-2017 22:09
  The Division burned bright and fast, rising to mass popularity and then quickly, almost suddenly, falling back down to a more sustainable baseline. If you had intended to pick up the game, only to wait for the price to come down a bit and then forgot about it altogether, now is your chance to see whether you truly want the … Continue reading
  
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• Why it’s time to buy a PSVR for PS4 from GameStop or Amazon

  03-05-2017 22:06
  If you’ve yet to jump aboard the PlayStation VR train, you might want to have a look at new deals from Amazon and GameStop. Both companies have special offers on PlayStation VR at the moment, allowing you to pick up required hardware for a little less money. Though not a discount in the traditional sense, this is still a deal … Continue reading
  
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• HBO will no longer offer its series through Amazon Prime Video next year

  03-05-2017 21:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  HBO confirmed that it will stop offering its legacy series for streaming on Amazon Prime Video starting in May 2018 when the current licensing contract is up, shifting focus over to HBO Now.
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• Amazon Prime Video subscribers, get ready to say buh-bye to HBO content

  03-05-2017 21:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  HBO confirmed that it will stop offering its legacy series for streaming on Amazon Prime Video starting in May 2018 when the current licensing contract is up, shifting focus over to HBO Now.
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• Dems: Special Prosecutor After Comey Testimony

  03-05-2017 21:52
  
  Democratic Senators are calling for the use of a special prosecutor going forward in the probe into ties between the Trump campaign and Russia. This comes shortly after FBI Director James Comey testified on Capitol Hill. (May 3)
  
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• Wall Street: Don't Listen to Donald Trump!

  03-05-2017 21:40
  
  Early in Donald Trump's presidency, the stock markets would react to even a single tweet. Already, Wall Street is warning it doesn't take Trump literally anymore and is dismissing what he says and tweets.
  
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• A newly developed chemical could ‘reprogram’ your body to be more fit

  03-05-2017 21:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Scientists at the Salk Institute in California have demonstrated that mice can be given a major endurance boost with a new "exercise-in-a-pill." This is what it does and how it works.
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• This sophisticated phishing scam has the entire internet terrified

  03-05-2017 21:33
  A dangerous email phishing scam is doing the rounds today. Employees at multiple organizations that use Google for email, as well as thousands of personal Gmail customers, are all reporting the same scam.It starts with an email from a known contact, which says that the person has shared a Google Doc with you. You're invited to click the link to open, which redirects you to a legitimate Google sign-in page. You're prompted to select one of your Google accounts (remember: this is all using Google'
  
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• Breathe easier with this smart wellness wearable, currently 15% off on Amazon

  03-05-2017 21:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You can get into a better state of mind with the Spire Mindfulness Activity Tracker. Spire is the only wearable that increases mindfulness and productivity by tracking breathing patterns reflecting your state of mind.
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• New ‘whiplash’ dinosaur species identified from Wyoming skeletal remains

  03-05-2017 21:15
  Back in 1995, a Swiss team of researchers excavated the skeletal remains of a sauropod dinosaur from a site in Wyoming. The remains date back to the Jurassic period and originate from a type of dinosaur that had a long neck and, most notably, a very long whip-like tail. The tail’s design is responsible for the term ‘whiplash’ dinosaur, as … Continue reading
  
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• Microsoft’s Surface Laptop is a Trojan horse to sneak Windows 10 S into your life

  03-05-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft is raising more questions than it’s answering by shipping Windows 10 S on its new Surface Laptop. Is it just about education? Or is it a secret play to change what users expect from Windows?
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• Waymo says Uber made “cover up scheme” to steal self-driving car tech

  03-05-2017 21:13
  In a legal battle between Alphabet’s Waymo (previously under Google) and Uber is raging in California. Revelations today suggest that Uber may have given a former Waymo engineer Anthony Levandowski $250-million in stock options in exchange for a massive amount of data (9.7GB, according to Waymo outside attorney Charles Verhoeven) essentially stolen from Waymo computers. Of course it’s not all … Continue reading
  
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• SanDisk’s insanely fast portable SSDs are discounted on Amazon

  03-05-2017 21:09
  Everyone knows that SanDisk is one of the biggest names in digital storage. Of course, everyone also knows that SanDisk products typically cost a little bit more than similar offerings from the company's rivals. Paying a premium for a high-quality product isn't a bad thing, but waiting for a good sale is always a smart play. And today, we've got a terrific sale to share. Right now on Amazon, you'll find sweet discounts on the 250GB SanDisk Extreme 500 Portable SSD and the 500GB SanDisk Extreme 5
  
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• Google Assistant now available on PCs via AutoVoice Chrome extension

  03-05-2017 21:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google Assistant can now be utilized on the PC thanks to an unofficial solution worked into AutoVoice by creator Joao Dias, although the functionality does require a little set-up from the user.
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• The Asus ROG Maximus IX Extreme Z270 motherboard is available for $630

  03-05-2017 21:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Asus introduced a new gaming motherboard that includes water cooling with the board itself. The Asus ROG Maximus IX Extreme Z270 an inexpensive option, but it builds in some nice technology.
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• Microsoft debuts education-focused ‘Laptop’ laptop, but what did they forget?

  03-05-2017 21:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Also today: Hulu's new service goes live, Facebook to hire a LOT more people more to combat offensive video posts
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• Digital Trends shuts the door on browsing snoops with HTTPS for your privacy

  03-05-2017 21:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We’re poking prying eyes with a stick by adopting HTTPS, a top-notch security standard that ensures that you’re the only one who knows what you read, watch, or listen to on our site.
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• Lawrence: Comey's False Choice On Clinton Email Probe

  03-05-2017 21:03
  
  FBI Director James Comey defended his handling of the Clinton email investigation by saying it wasn't politically motivated, but Lawrence O'Donnell argues that every decision Comey made involved politics.
  
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• 2 Children Taken From Home of Couple Blasted for Controversial YouTube Prank Videos

  03-05-2017 20:58
  
  Michael and Heather Martin gained hundreds of thousands of followers by playing pranks on their children, many that were seen as cruel.
  
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• FBI Director Comey pauses as he testifies on Capitol Hill, and more: May 3 in photos

  03-05-2017 20:55
  
  FBI Director James Comey pauses as he testifies on Capitol Hill before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Russian interference in the 2016 election; French soldiers patrol near the Eiffel Tower as part of the “Sentinelle” security plan in Paris; President Trump shakes hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas as they deliver a statement at the White House. These are some of the photos of the day. (AP/EPA/Getty/Reuters/Zuma)
  
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• This ostrich-inspired, self-balancing robot can outlast you on a treadmill

  03-05-2017 20:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Florida’s Institute for Human and Machine Cognition has built a self-balancing ostrich-inspired robot that can run on a treadmill at an impressive 12 mph. Here's what makes it so interesting.
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• Ostrich-inspired running robot doesn't need smart sensors to balance

  03-05-2017 20:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Florida’s Institute for Human and Machine Cognition has built a self-balancing ostrich-inspired robot that can run on a treadmill at an impressive 12 mph. Here's what makes it so interesting.
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• Hulu renews ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ snags exclusive rights to two hot series

  03-05-2017 20:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  At its upfront presentations in New York City, Hulu followed up its big live TV service announcement with a renewal of The Handmaid's Tale, and the addition of two hit series to its lineup.
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• Slack’s new search feature is powered by artificial intelligence

  03-05-2017 20:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Slack has been routinely launching new features to its chat apps, and the latest is a search feature powered by AI. Now, you can simply search a term and Slack will find the person who most often talks about that topic.
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• EVGA’s liquid-cooled GeForce GTX 1080 Ti graphics card carries hefty price

  03-05-2017 20:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  EVGA now offers a high-dollar, overclocked GeForce GTX 1080 Ti graphics card that relies on its iCX and Hybrid cooling technologies. The card includes a closed-loop liquid-cooling system to keep it cool under pressure.
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• EVGA uses closed-loop liquid cooling on its new overclocked GTX 1080 Ti card

  03-05-2017 20:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  EVGA now offers a high-dollar, overclocked GeForce GTX 1080 Ti graphics card that relies on its iCX and Hybrid cooling technologies. The card includes a closed-loop liquid-cooling system to keep it cool under pressure.
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• Authorities haven't found 'even a dollar' of El Chapo's $1bn drug fortune

  03-05-2017 20:36
  
  El Chapo faces a string of charges in a New York court and prosecutors are seeking the forfeiture of more than $14bn in illicit earnings made by his cartel.Over nearly 30 years at the head of one of the most powerful crime organisations in the world, the jailed drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán is reputed to have built up a fortune worth at least $1bn.
  
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• The Latest: Obama says youth key to his presidential center

  03-05-2017 20:34
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — The Latest on former President Barack Obama's Chicago visit (all times local):
  
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• Here’s why Nintendo Switch is only getting better from here

  03-05-2017 20:31
  Nintendo has set some pretty lofty goals for the Switch, but this latest one is definitely a bit of a doozy. In a question and answer session regarding the company’s recently released financial report, Nintendo’s president Tatsumi Kimishima said that he thinks the Switch could become as popular as the Wii. Those are some mighty big shoes to fill, as … Continue reading
  
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• Houzz home decor app adds AR functionality for in-home previews

  03-05-2017 20:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Home decor service Houzz added some new augmented reality functionality to its iOS app, allowing users to preview items of furniture and other furnishings before they make a purchase.
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