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• The 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS is supercar star of Forza 7 on Xbox One X

  11-06-2017 23:52
  Microsoft may be showing off the new Xbox One X today, the next-gen console formerly known as Project Scorpio, but it’s sharing the limelight with Porsche. The German automaker debuted a brand new car today at E3 2017, opting to bring the 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS on-stage as part of the Forza 7 reveal. It’s the start of a … Continue reading
  
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• Thousands march across the US for LGBTQ pride – and against Donald Trump

  11-06-2017 23:51
  
  This year’s Pride parades are more than just a symbol of support for the LGBT community: They are centres of opposition to President Donald Trump.The march drew inspiration from the hugely popular Women’s March, organised in protest of Mr Trump’s inauguration."We are here to stand and be counted," Washington march participant Daniel Dunlop told the BBC.
  
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• Le Pen's far-right surge loses momentum in France

  11-06-2017 23:46
  
  Marine Le Pen's far-right National Front suffered a severe setback on Sunday, as her success in reaching the French presidential runoff failed to translate into support in parliamentary polls.Le Pen won 10.7 million votes as she lost to Emmanuel Macron last month, but her party's first-round result on Sunday saw it falling way short of its aim of getting a stronger voice in parliament.The anti-EU, anti-immigration National Front (FN) is on course to win between one and 10 seats in the 577-seat N
  
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• Xbox One X is Microsoft’s Project Scorpio, releasing in November

  11-06-2017 23:38
  Just as we expected, Microsoft has kicked off its E3 2017 press conference in a big way, giving us all kinds of new details about Project Scorpio. One of the first things Microsoft announced was the console’s official name: Xbox One X. Bonus points to you if you guessed that Microsoft would be sticking with the Xbox One name for … Continue reading
  
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• Macron's takeover of French politics is all but complete

  11-06-2017 23:34
  
  PARIS (AP) — Emmanuel Macron's takeover of French politics is all but complete. The newly elected French leader's gamble that voters wanted to throw out old faces and try something new is paying off in full — first by giving him the presidency and, on Sunday, the crucial first step toward securing the legislative power to deliver on his pledge of far-reaching change.
  
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• Amber Rose Defends Herself Against Piers Morgan

  11-06-2017 23:34
  
  She accused the British journalist of being a misogynist.
  
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• Winner of $447.8 Million Powerball Jackpot Will Receive 10th Largest Lottery Prize in U.S. History

  11-06-2017 23:09
  
  The deli that sold the ticket said they feel "blessed" to be a part of someone's good fortune.
  
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• Preliminary results: Ex-rebels win Kosovo election

  11-06-2017 23:00
  
  PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — The coalition of former ethnic Albanian rebel commanders won the most votes Sunday in Kosovo's general election, which also saw a surge in popularity for a nationalist party, according to preliminary results.
  
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• Uber board 'discussing leave of absence' for CEO Travis Kalanick

  11-06-2017 22:53
  
  Sources say board members are considering a mandatory leave of absence CEO Travis Kalanick of Uber, the popular ride-sharing company that has transformed the transportation industry but has also found itself embroiled in controversy.Uber’s nine-member board will debate whether Mr Kalanick should be forced to take time off, or even be demoted to another role, sources tell Reuters.The company is also facing hundreds of complaints about its workplace culture.
  
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• Qatar says Gulf citizens can stay despite crisis

  11-06-2017 22:47
  
  Qatar moved Sunday to avoid an escalation of its feud with Gulf neighbours by telling their citizens they are welcome to stay, while boasting of "business as usual" for vital gas exports.Iran also announced it had sent tonnes of vegetables to Qatar, which has seen food imports threatened after its neighbours cut air, sea and land links with the country.Nearly a week after Saudi Arabia and several of its allies severed ties with Qatar in an unprecedented Gulf diplomatic crisis, there were no sign
  
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• Google just made it a lot easier to print from Chrome OS

  11-06-2017 22:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Version 59 of Chrome OS has now reached the Stable release channel, and has a new "Native Printing" feature, which is to say that it can directly connect to all compatible printers within your network.
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• The Futo is an inflatable mattress that can truly go anywhere

  11-06-2017 22:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Here to assuage your fears about not being able to blow up your inflatable mattress when and where you want to is the Futo, "the last air mattress and pillow you'll ever need." It's durable, easy to carry, and even easier to inflate.
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• The Futo air mattress needs nothing but the air around you to inflate

  11-06-2017 22:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Here to assuage your fears about not being able to blow up your inflatable mattress when and where you want to is the Futo, "the last air mattress and pillow you'll ever need." It's durable, easy to carry, and even easier to inflate.
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• AP Explains: Qatar's ties with Iran and Islamist groups

  11-06-2017 22:33
  
  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The political crisis engulfing Qatar stems from accusations by its Arab neighbors that it supports terrorism. Qatar denies the allegations, but its ties with Iran and embrace of various Islamist groups have brought intense scrutiny, made it a regional outlier and created enough smoke to suggest a fire. Last week, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain severed ties with Qatar amid a slew of punitive measures. On Friday, the four Arab sta
  
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• Apple introduced some podcast updates that could make things better for all of us

  11-06-2017 22:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  More than a decade after podcasts first appeared on the scene, they're a tried and true mainstay of the media. So of course, Apple is paying special attention to them these days, and as part of the iOS 11 update, there are big changes.
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• LGBTQ Rally, Trump Silent

  11-06-2017 22:12
  
  The president has not made any formal reference to Pride events.
  
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• Macron headed for overwhelming parliamentary majority

  11-06-2017 22:02
  
  French President Emmanuel Macron's party is on course for an overwhelming parliamentary majority after Sunday's first round of voting for the National Assembly that left traditional parties in disarray.Forecasts based on partial results showed Macron continuing his centrist revolution, with his Republique en Marche party (Republic on the Move, REM) and its ally MoDem tipped to win between 390 and 445 seats in the 577-member National Assembly in next Sunday's second round."France is back," Prime
  
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• Bernie Sanders says Labour party shows the way to beat Donald Trump

  11-06-2017 21:45
  
  Buoyed by the British Labour Party election gains this week, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders on Saturday urged a summit of progressive activists who propelled his presidential candidacy to ramp up efforts to win elections and help remake a Democratic Party he deemed a failure."They won those seats by standing up to the ruling class," he said, referring to the British elections and citing wins by progressive US candidates in several state and local races while writing off losses as evidence libera
  
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• Tottering Theresa May names new UK Cabinet as critics circle

  11-06-2017 21:38
  
  LONDON (AP) — Embattled British Prime Minister Theresa May appointed ministers to her shaky government Sunday, as some Conservative colleagues rallied to support her — and others said her days were numbered after last week's disastrous election.
  
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• Man Freed After 17 Years in Jail When Cops Find His Doppelganger Who Shares The Same Name

  11-06-2017 21:35
  
  "When I saw that picture, it made sense to me," said Richard Anthony Jones, who spent 17 years jailed for a crime he did not commit.
  
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• Trump vs. Comey: Lawmakers turn up heat on president about contradictory claims

  11-06-2017 21:31
  
  Trump's statements contradicting Comey's testimony about their conversations put new pressure on the president to offer proof of his charges.
  
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• British trio released after easyJet terror scare

  11-06-2017 21:25
  
  Three British men overheard talking about "terrorist" activities on a London-bound easyJet flight were released on Sunday after being questioned by German police, the airline said.The Airbus A319 flying from the Slovenian capital Ljubljana was diverted to Germany's Cologne-Bonn airport on Saturday, causing a major police operation and hours of air traffic chaos.Passengers on the plane were evacuated using the emergency slides.
  
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• Alaska woman gets probation for cruelty in 3-legged dog case

  11-06-2017 21:23
  
  FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — A woman accused of not doing enough to prevent her injured and pregnant dog from suffering until it started chewing off one of its legs in 2015 has been sentenced to a suspended one-year jail sentence and a year of probation, officials said.
  
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• The best portable battery chargers

  11-06-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Battery life still tops the polls when it comes to smartphone concerns. If it’s bugging you, then maybe it’s time to snag yourself a portable charger. Here are our current favorites.
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• Ride the waves or cruise a lazy river on the best stand-up paddleboards

  11-06-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) is a popular sport but choosing the right board can be tricky. Here are some of the best paddleboards around, whether you want to race, surf, or indulge in a bit of yoga.
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• Bethesda’s E3 2017 press conference filled with mystery — here’s how to stream it

  11-06-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bethesda's third E3 conference is shrouded in mystery. While we expect the official reveal of Wolfenstein: The New Colossus, other possible presentation games may be entirely new IPs. Watch the conference right here to find out!
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• App Attack: Avoid ladders, save a kingdom, and protect sheep in these 3 quirky games

  11-06-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're looking for fun mobile games that stray a bit from the norm, 'Mushroom Heroes,' 'B- The Game,' and 'Sheepwith,' will keep you entertained for hours with their quirky graphics and strange plots.
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• How Cancer Could Be A Man-Made Disease

  11-06-2017 21:00
  
  The steep rise of cancers across the developing world has a lot to do with the toxins, pollutants, diets and lifestyles that accompany development.
  
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• Father's Day Gift Guide: Best multimedia gadgets and tech toys ... - Washington Times

  11-06-2017 20:55
  
  Washington Times
  Father's Day Gift Guide: Best multimedia gadgets and tech toys ...
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  Nikon's D3400 DSLR camera, Crosley's Nomad turntable, Scuf Gaming's Impact controller and Hisense's 65-inch 4K UHD television are some last-minute gift ...and more »
  
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• Man released from prison after 17 years when police find his doppelganger

  11-06-2017 20:31
  
  Richard Anthony Jones, from Kansas City in Missouri, was convicted of aggravated robbery in 1999, based largely on eyewitness evidence.Johnson County District Judge Kevin Moriarty ordered Jones's release on Thursday, reported the Kansas City Star.Mr Jones, who had unsuccessfully tried to appeal his case numerous times, learned of the existence of his look-alike from fellow inmates.
  
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• Trump administration takes a 'drastic' step to stop youth climate lawsuit

  11-06-2017 20:09
  
  The Trump administration is ramping up efforts to quash a climate change lawsuit brought by 21 young people. Trump's legal team on Friday took an unusual step that shows just how determined the Justice Department is to keepJuliana v. United States from going to trial. Lawyers filed a "writ of mandamus" petition with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to review a federal judge's decision from November, which denied the government's motion to dismiss the precedent-setting lawsuit.  SEE ALSO:
  
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• Video: Richard Hammond miraculously survives a harrowing accident involving a $1 million supercar

  11-06-2017 20:00
  
  In a harrowing incident that thankfully resulted in no fatalities, former Top Gear host Richard Hammond recently lost control of a $1 million Rimac Concept One supercar and crashed into a house while driving in Switzerland. Hammond was driving the car for a segment that was set to air on The Grand Tour, a car-enthusiast show on Amazon Video. Jeremy Clarkson, a co-host on the show who you might also recognize from Top Gear, took to Twitter this weekend and said that the incident wa
  
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• Pope to Nigerian priests: you'll be fired if you don't obey

  11-06-2017 19:54
  
  VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has laid down an ultimatum to defiant Nigerian priests: lose your job if you don't obey me and your bishop.
  
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• US partners vow to pursue climate fight without Trump

  11-06-2017 19:38
  
  The United States' partners in the G7 club of wealthy democracies vowed Sunday to press ahead with efforts to contain devastating climate change despite a rift caused by the American withdrawal from the Paris accord on cutting carbon emissions."Italy and the overwhelming majority of countries regard Paris as irreversible and non-negotiable," Italian Environment Minister Gian Luca Galletti said after the first day of a two-day gathering of G7 environmental chiefs in Italy.
  
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• Gadhafi's son released after more than 5 years of detention

  11-06-2017 19:27
  
  BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) — Seif al-Islam, the son and one-time heir apparent of late Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi, has been released after more than five years in detention, his captors said on Saturday.
  
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• Xbox One gamers don’t play backwards compatible titles? No so fast, says Microsoft

  11-06-2017 19:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  New data demonstrates just how few Xbox One owners actually take advantage of Xbox 360 backward compatibility, despite the feature being frequently requested by users ahead of its introduction. However, Microsoft disputes the report.
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• Take your bike game to a higher gear with these 8 epic cycling gadgets

  11-06-2017 19:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There are hundreds of gadgets on the market geared toward the avid cyclist. Here are eight of our favorites, from a rugged Bluetooth speaker to a svelte pump that fits directly within your bike frame.
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• Tunisians protest for right not to fast during Ramadan

  11-06-2017 19:17
  
  Dozens of Tunisians demonstrated Sunday to demand the right to eat and drink in public during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan and to protest against non-fasters being arrested.There is no law against eating or drinking in public during Ramadan, but every year the issue comes to the fore in the North African country.Tunisia's constitution guarantees "freedom of belief and conscience", but the state is also the "guardian of religion".
  
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• China's ‘Friday Night Lights’: Chinese youth tackle American football

  11-06-2017 19:17
  
  American football lags far behind soccer and basketball in China, but the huge potential market of 1.4 billion people has caught the attention of the NFL.
  
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• China's ‘Friday Night Lights’: Chinese kids tackle American football

  11-06-2017 19:17
  
  A pint-sized running back takes a handoff and scrambles across the goal line, spiking the football for a last-minute win. It could be any school field in America, but on a warm spring night in Beijing the star of the game is nine-year-old Lisa Li, one of the best players in China’s first American football youth league.
  
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• 5 songs you need to stream this week: TLC, Phoenix, and more

  11-06-2017 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Not sure what new music to listen to? We'll let you know what new tracks and albums dropping this week are worthy of your attention. Up this week: TLC, Phoenix, Sampha, Twin Peaks, and more.
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• Trump Jr. appears to contradict father’s claim he never told Comey he hoped FBI director would end Flynn probe

  11-06-2017 18:58
  
  In an appearance on Fox News, the president’s son seems to confirm Comey’s version account of a conversation his dad had with the ex-FBI director about the federal investigation of former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
  
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• Peru's leader calls for arbitration in Venezuela crisis

  11-06-2017 18:52
  
  Peru's President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski called for international arbitration in the Venezuelan crisis but only once political prisoners have been freed, according to an interview published Sunday in a Spanish newspaper."The fundamental issue is that all political prisoners be released," he told El Pais daily.Once that condition was met then three nations friendly to the Venezuela regime could join three more critical countries to provide international arbitration on the crisis, he added.
  
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• Texas officer to appeal excessive-force ruling at hearing

  11-06-2017 18:44
  
  DALLAS (AP) — A white Fort Worth police officer's appeal of his 10-day suspension for using excessive force in the arrest of a black woman and her daughters is set for this week.
  
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• Candidates bringing gadgets to centres will be barred: UPSC - The Hindu

  11-06-2017 18:31
  
  Candidates bringing gadgets to centres will be barred: UPSC
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  As students prepare for writing the civil services examinations next Sunday, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has said it will debar from future exams the candidates who bring gadgets like mobile phones or Bluetooth devices inside the centre.and more »
  
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• Three US Soldiers Killed In Afghanistan

  11-06-2017 18:13
  
  U.S. soldiers were ambushed by an ally on Saturday.
  
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• Comey fired by President Trump fires back in history-making hearing

  11-06-2017 18:12
  
  George Stephanopoulos reports on ousted FBI director James Comey's testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee.
  
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• The story of prisoner 5770102414

  11-06-2017 18:00
  
  When she was inmate 5770102414 in a Thai prison, Prontip Mankong had ample opportunity for despair. Each night she slept with 70 to 80 other women, mostly drug offenders, on the linoleum floor of her cell. Her sleeping space was just over a foot wide; not enough room to lie on her back, so she slept on her side. For bedding, she had three sackcloths: one for a pillow, one for a blanket, and one to cover the floor. The fluorescent lights stayed on all night. 
  
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• We could be closer than ever to regenerating skin for burn victims

  11-06-2017 17:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In initial experiments, Salt Lake City, Utah-based PolarityTED has successfully regenerated skin in pigs with burns and abrasions, and this could herald imminent success in humans as well.
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• Millions of Americans Struggling With Soaring Cancer Drug Costs

  11-06-2017 17:47
  
  Nationwide, drug costs are expected to rise as much as 11 percent this year, after climbing 11 percent last year. Specialty drugs are expected to increase by 18 percent.
  
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