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• US allows 'El Chapo' to write to wife from behind bars

  04-05-2017 23:56
  
  A US judge on Thursday relaxed slightly the stringent custody conditions of Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, allowing him to correspond with his beauty queen wife.The 60-year-old kingpin, accused of running one of the world's biggest drug empires, has been held in solitary confinement since being extradited to New York on January 19.Federal Judge Brian Cogan ruled that Guzman, one of the world's most notorious criminals, could send written messages to his wife -- provided they were p
  
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• Star Wars TFA movie easter egg: Alternate Ending (for The Last Jedi assist!)

  04-05-2017 23:55
  The director of The Last Jedi (Rian Johnson) apparently asked the director of The Force Awakens (JJ Abrams) to change the end of his film. Johnson revealed this information this week alongside tiny details about how involved he was during the creation of the first film. At this point we’ve got to warn you that you’ll want to turn back … Continue reading
  
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• Forget swapping lenses, this modular lens lets you swap different focal lengths

  04-05-2017 23:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lomography's three-piece lens system allows photographers to swap out focal lengths, aperture effects, and mounts all in a single system. The Kickstarter blasted through the $100,000 goal in less than three hours.
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• U.S. House Intelligence Committee has 'successful' Russia hearing

  04-05-2017 23:52
  
  By Patricia Zengerle and Jonathan LandayWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The leaders of a House of Representatives probe of possible Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. election said they had a "successful" hearing on Thursday, projecting unity after a partisan division had threatened to derail their investigation.Representatives Mike Conaway, the new Republican leader of the House Intelligence Committee probe, and Adam Schiff, the top Democrat, addressed reporters together after Federal Bureau of Investiga
  
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• Pentagon to request thousands more troops for Afghanistan next week

  04-05-2017 23:49
  
  The Pentagon will ask the White House next week to send thousands more troops to Afghanistan to break a deadlocked fight with the Taliban, a senior official said Thursday.After a steady downsizing of US troop numbers since 2011, US military commanders say they need to strengthen the numbers on the ground to better support Afghan forces and help retake territory lost to the Taliban.According to US media, the Pentagon will ask for 3,000 to 5,000 more soldiers, mainly to be assigned to advise and t
  
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• Obama endorses a French presidential candidate

  04-05-2017 23:40
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama endorsed a candidate in the race for France's presidency on Thursday, taking his first dive back into international politics since leaving the White House in January.
  
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• 8 adorable BB-8 gadgets to tide you over until next Star Wars - USA TODAY

  04-05-2017 23:32
  
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  OK, so this one really isn't a gadget, but how could you not want a huggable BB-8 of your very own? This big guy is 2 feet tall, making him a perfect snuggle buddy for a Star Wars viewing party. He's 30% off at ThinkGeek until Saturday, May 6, making ...
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• The ‘M.C. Hammie’ is a hammock, tent, and blanket all in one

  04-05-2017 23:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A company called Wildish has designed a versatile hammock called the M.C. Hammie for use while camping. It not only serves as a hammock but can also transform into a shelter and blanket as well.
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• NASA space photo shows stunning green Earth after Midwest floods

  04-05-2017 23:27
  The Midwestern states have been slammed with storms in recent days leading to massive flooding in many areas. While the floods are tragic, the rain’s overall effect on the Midwest landscape is stunning. New NASA photos of Earth taken from space show multiple Midwestern states covered in a thick blanket of bright green leaves and grass, covering the center of … Continue reading
  
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• How GOP health care bill may affect women

  04-05-2017 23:07
  
  The House has passed a bill that imposes Planned Parenthood restrictions for Medicaid. ABC News' Amna Nawaz, MaryAlice Parks and Rick Klein discuss how the bill could further impact women
  
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• Cutting-edge 3D scanner will digitize you more realistically than ever before

  04-05-2017 23:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Move over Kinect! Germany-based Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering has developed a 3D scanner which can take high-res 3D images at a rate of 36 per second.
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• Gustavo Dudamel attacks Venezuelan president Maduro: 'Enough is enough'

  04-05-2017 23:05
  
  Throughout Venezuela’s slow descent into its current political and humanitarian crisis, the country’s most famous musical ambassador has chosen to remain largely silent.At least 36 people, including supporters and opponents of the government, have been killed in more than a month of unrest triggered by Maduro’s efforts to consolidate his rule.
  
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• Trump's healthcare bill allows effects of rape to be deemed pre-existing conditions

  04-05-2017 22:57
  
  When House Republicans passed the American Health Care Act on Thursday, many Americans likely thought of their family and friends living with cancer, diabetes, or heart disease.Before Obamacare, some insurance companies considered rape and domestic abuse pre-existing conditions.One woman, Jody Neal-Post, says she was turned away after telling a potential insurance that she was a domestic violence victim – despite otherwise being perfectly healthy.
  
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• Police looking for woman seen in surveillance video damaging government vehicle

  04-05-2017 22:56
  
  Fresno Police need your help finding a vandalism suspect they say damaged a government vehicle in front of the Johnny Quick store on Shields and Clovis.
  
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• After a long stint of iOS exclusivity, Socratic app is now available on Android

  04-05-2017 22:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ever been stuck on a homework problem? Now you can enlist the help of artificial intelligence to help you solve it. Socratic's iOS and Android apps only supports chemistry at the moment, but more subjects will be added soon.
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• Trends with Benefits: Google Docs phishing scam, Elon’s Tunnel and Comedian Shane Torres

  04-05-2017 22:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Did you receive a Gmail invitation to a Google Docs app this week. This was certainly fake and a very advanced attempt by hackers to infiltrate accounts. The DT roundtable of experts weighs in.
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• Corsair Glaive RGB gaming mouse targets PC gamers with tight wallets

  04-05-2017 22:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Corsair introduced the Glaive RGB gaming mouse on May 4 sporting six buttons, Omron switches, and a high-resolution optical sensor for $70. The peripheral includes two additional thumb grips and a three-zone RGB lighting system.
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• Now just $25 on Amazon, the Satechi wireless charging pad is sleek and fast

  04-05-2017 22:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mobile inductive charging technology lets you cut the cord and charge your Qi-enabled phone with a wireless charging dock. The Satechi wireless charging pad, one of our favorites, is now $25 on Amazon after a 17 percent discount.
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• Danny DeVito, Jeff Goldblum to play feuding music icons in Amazon comedy

  04-05-2017 22:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon is adding more comedy to its lineup with a new series that will star Jeff Goldblum and Danny DeVito as has-been musicians who are forced to reconcile their differences despite a hatred for one another
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• Stephen Colbert rounds up your favorite ‘Daily Show’ alumni for a May 9 reunion

  04-05-2017 22:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ghosts of The Daily Show past are coming to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. As the CBS show host celebrates his 20 years in late-night TV, he'll be joined by former co-workers like Jon Stewart and Samantha Bee.
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• Make a cutesy video for your mom on Mother’s Day with Google Photos tool

  04-05-2017 22:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google launched a new tool in Google Photos that will help you create a cute video you can show your mom on the special day. Simply head to the website, hit the "Get Started" button and choose the right people for the video.
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• At least nine Donald Trump transition staffers ‘register as lobbyists’ despite US President's promised six-month ban

  04-05-2017 22:25
  
  At least nine members of Donald Trump’s transition team have reportedly registered as lobbyists, despite the US President temporarily barring them from doing so.
  
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• The ‘Gears of War’ movie is bringing in the ‘Avatar’ sequel screenwriter

  04-05-2017 22:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The upcoming, live-action movie based on Microsoft's Gears of War game franchise will get a script from Shane Salerno, the writer on James Cameron's Avatar sequels, as well as Armageddon.
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• Who will be The Last Jedi? Everything we know about ‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’

  04-05-2017 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Can't get enough Star Wars? We've put together a comprehensive list of the news and rumors surrounding 'Episode VIII - The Last Jedi.' From production to casting to potential plotlines, we've got all the 'Episode VIII' info you can handle.
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• Putin Has a New Secret Weapon in Syria: Chechens

  04-05-2017 22:04
  
  The quiet deployment of roughly 1,000 Muslim special forces from Russia’s southern regions shows that Moscow is serious about upping its ground game in Syria.
  
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• Eight Star Wars gadgets that are now real - NME.com (blog)

  04-05-2017 22:02
  
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  Just as no Back To The Future anniversary can go by without the internet hammering on the floor and screaming for its hoverboard, as if going to watch a film is the same as visiting a supermarket Santa Claus, every Star Wars Day (May the 4th) is awash ...
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• ‘The Division,’ Ubisoft’s open-world shooter, is free to try through weekend

  04-05-2017 22:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ubisoft's open world shooter The Division is free to play through the weekend on all platforms. If you decide to buy the game, your progress will transfer, and you can snag it at a steep discount if you buy before May 9.
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• Lenovo Moto Tablet 2017 | News and rumors

  04-05-2017 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Motorola may be gearing up to release a new tablet with innovative multitasking features, a premium design, and a 10-inch screen. Here is everything you need to know, including the release date, pricing, and more.
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• The Latest: District attorney complained about cop's conduct

  04-05-2017 21:58
  
  BALCH SPRINGS, Texas (AP) — The Latest on the shooting of a 15-year-old black teen by a white police officer in suburban Dallas (all times local):
  
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• For the first time ever, most U.S. households use only wireless phones

  04-05-2017 21:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For the first time ever, most U.S. households have done away with their landline phones, opting to use wireless phones instead. About 50.8 percent of U.S. households are now wireless only households.
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• Russia, Turkey, Iran sign deal to set up Syria safe zones

  04-05-2017 21:54
  
  Russia, Iran and Turkey on Thursday signed an agreement to set up four safe zones in Syria that the United Nations described as a promising step to wind down the brutal six-year war.The United States however gave an extremely cautious welcome, citing Iran's role as a guarantor even as it expressed hope that the deal could set the stage for a settlement.
  
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• Hero Cop Describes Tense Moments in Rescue of Boy With Autism Who Fell in Pond

  04-05-2017 21:52
  
  Officer Bulmer's bodycam captured the entire heroic act.
  
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• Trump’s executive order disappoints religious conservatives

  04-05-2017 21:43
  
  An executive order by President Trump meant to reward religious conservatives for their support fell short of what many hoped for and drew widespread criticism.
  
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• R2-D2 humidifiers, Vader toasters, and more crazy Star Wars stuff for your home

  04-05-2017 21:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Show your Star Wars pride with a room (or house) full of memorabilia. From toasters to pillows, practically every household item has a Star Wars variant.
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• George Will: Trump Has a 'dangerous Disability'

  04-05-2017 21:35
  
  Conservative Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist George F. Will joins Lawrence O'Donnell to discuss Donald Trump's "dangerous" inability "to think and speak clearly" and what Americans must do about it.
  
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• Premium 4K Streamers: Roku Ultra vs. Amazon Fire TV vs. Nvidia Shield vs. Chromecast Ultra

  04-05-2017 21:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  4K streaming is here. Now the question is: Which device is best? We put the premiere 4K streaming devices -- the Roku Ultra, Amazon Fire TV, Nvidia Shield, and Chromecast Ultra -- in a four-way match-up so you can decide which is best for you.
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• Still fun and bigger now than ever: Sci-fi icon Star Wars turns 40

  04-05-2017 21:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Also today: Apple CEO Tim Cook ponies up a seven-figure assist for U.S. manufacturing, we review Blackberry's new KeyOne smartphone.
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• Customized Microsoft Cortana app will support Samsung Galaxy S8, S8 Plus

  04-05-2017 21:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A custom version of Microsoft's Cortana app has appeared in the Google Play store for Samsung devices, hinting at more focused support for the Galaxy S8/S8 Plus Microsoft Edition headsets being sold in the Microsoft Store.
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• 2017 Toyota Prius Prime Review

  04-05-2017 21:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Toyota Prius Prime adds plug-in capability over the standard Prius, in addition to a suite of smart features and drivability that make it a strong contender in this class.
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• Google is celebrating Star Wars Day with these Android Pay Easter eggs

  04-05-2017 21:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google launched a new Star Wars Android Pay Easter egg in celebration of Star Wars Day. The animation will appear throughout the week and all you have to do is pay for something with Android Pay and you'll see it for yourself.
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• Recent Google patent reveals new gestures for closing Android apps

  04-05-2017 21:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is working on new gestures for Android. The company filed a patent for a gesture that could be applied to phones, computers, tablets, and more. There is no word yet on whether or not Google plans on implementing it.
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• Tests Show SUV Tires Can Smartly Balance Car Ride and Truck Grip

  04-05-2017 21:05
  
  Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. Choosing tires has become more confusing over time for many consumers. Tires traditionally have been distinguished as ei...
  
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• C by GE Sol, a futuristic lamp with Alexa, will arrive in September

  04-05-2017 21:00
  In early December 2016, General Electric unveiled a new lamp with a futuristic design and integrated Amazon Alexa. Called C by GE, this lamp has an unusual circular ring-like design with built-in lights and a diffuser that eliminates the need for a lamp shade. Though the company detailed its features at the time, it didn’t provide any information about availability … Continue reading
  
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• Alexa can now control your alarm system, but is that a good idea?

  04-05-2017 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  ADT is leading the pack, as one of the first companies to provide its customers the ability to disarm their alarm systems using voice commands and a pin. Is yelling your PIN out loud a good idea, though?
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• Pokemon GO grass event start time and Shiny Eevee

  04-05-2017 20:56
  The next Pokemon GO in-game event has been detailed – just in time for what’ll be one of the first t-shirt-weather weekends of the year for many players up north. Just as predicted by sources such as *cough* SlashGear *cough* earlier today, it’s just the right time for another Pokemon GO event. Now that we’ve seen a behind-the-scenes update, it’s … Continue reading
  
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• Here are 2017’s Video Game Hall of Fame inductees

  04-05-2017 20:53
  The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York has announced the 2017 inductees to the World Video Game Hall of Fame. Only four games made it in this year, and being just the third class inducted into the Hall of Fame, they’re joining a rather small list. These four also managed to beat out a number classic, beloved … Continue reading
  
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• Schiff: Health Care Cuts Will Haunt GOP

  04-05-2017 20:48
  
  Congressman Adam Schiff talks with Rachel Maddow about the Republican perspective that values tax cuts for the wealthy over more people having health care and the likely backlash Republicans will face in 2018 for gutting Obamacare.
  
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• Russia, Iran, Turkey sign on 'de-escalation zones' in Syria

  04-05-2017 20:42
  
  BEIRUT (AP) — Russia, Iran and Turkey agreed to establish "de-escalation zones" in Syria, signing on to a Russian plan under which President Bashar Assad's air force would halt flights over designated areas across the war-torn country.
  
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• Gadgets with Gurman: Everything About the Surface Laptop ... - Bloomberg

  04-05-2017 20:42
  
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  Gadgets with Gurman is a live webcast hosted by Bloomberg Technology's consumer tech reporter Mark Gurman. This week, Mark gets first access to Microsoft's ...
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• GOP Uses Health Care As Means to Tax Cuts

  04-05-2017 20:39
  
  Jonathan Gruber, professor of economics at M.I.T. and an architect of the Affordable Care Act, talks with Rachel Maddow about how Republicans are using cuts in Medicaid as a stepping stone to make their upcoming tax plan easier to pass.
  
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