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• German conservatives urge end to EU-Turkey talks after pro-Erdogan vote

  22-04-2017 23:41 via yahoo.com
  
  Two senior German conservative politicians have called for the European Union to end discussions with Turkey about EUmembership after a vote that handed new powers to Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan.Norbert Roettgen, a member of Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats (CDU) and head of the foreign affairs committee, said failing to issue consequences after the referendum vote would hurt Europe."We would damage the credibility of Europe if we failed to respond to Turkey's decision against
  
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• March for Science draws big crowds across U.S.

  22-04-2017 23:38 via yahoo.com
  
  By Lacey Johnson and Lisa FernandezWASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Thousands of people turned out in cities across the United States and beyond on Saturday for Earth Day events billed as a "celebration of science" to counter what organizers say is a growing disregard for evidence-based knowledge in Washington.The "March for Science" festivities included scientific "teach-ins," speeches by researchers and environmentalists, and musical performances on Washington's National Mall under cloudy
  
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• American Airlines apologizes after mother allegedly hit by flight attendant at SFO

  22-04-2017 23:30 via yahoo.com
  
  American Airlines said it grounded a flight attendant who got into a verbal confrontation with a passenger after taking a baby stroller away from another passenger on a Friday flight from San Francisco to Dallas-Fort Worth.
  
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• France on edge as presidential vote looms

  22-04-2017 23:25 via yahoo.com
  
  France was on edge Saturday on the eve of its most unpredictable presidential election in decades, which will take place under heightened security after the jihadist killing of a policeman.The shooting on Paris's world-renowned Champs Elysees avenue on Thursday, claimed by the Islamic State group, thrust questions of security to the fore of campaigning after nine months of relative calm.On Saturday, police arrested a man carrying a knife at Paris's Gare du Nord station, briefly causing panic as
  
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• 7 Tips For Traveling More Efficiently

  22-04-2017 23:00 via yahoo.com
  
  The only hard part about travel is buying that first airplane ticket! Everything after that is easy.
  
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• Venezuela opposition march to honor those killed in violence

  22-04-2017 22:41 via yahoo.com
  
  By Alexandra UlmerCARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's opposition marched in silence on Saturday to honor a dozen people killed in three weeks of protests demanding that the government of President Nicolas Maduro hold delayed elections and address a growing economic crisis."We want free elections, we want to get rid of this corrupt government," said Iomira Barrios, 60, an environmental consultant who says she can no longer find work."Right now people are willing to fight, because they have declared a
  
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• Police injured in protests against right-wing AfD party congress

  22-04-2017 22:20 via yahoo.com
  
  Two police officers were injured and a police car was set ablaze during protests in Cologne on Saturday, police said, as some 600 delegates of the deeply divided anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party met to discuss policy for September's national elections.AfD co-chief Frauke Petry suffered a crushing blow at the start of the congress when delegates voted down her motion calling for efforts to forge alliances with other parties in future rather than seeking to be a long-term oppos
  
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• 14-Year-Old Allegedly Shot In The Head By Teenage Boys Makes Remarkable Recovery: 'I Am Tougher Than A Bullet'

  22-04-2017 22:08 via yahoo.com
  
  The boys could be tried as adults, according to reports.
  
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• French presidential contender Emmanuel Macron’s unique love story

  22-04-2017 21:39 via yahoo.com
  
  French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron and his wife have an unusual relationship, and the French seem to like it just fine.
  
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• Even Trump's Earth Day message was anti-science

  22-04-2017 21:06 via yahoo.com
  
  President Donald Trump just released a statement for Earth Day, and it doesn't seem like he really loves the Earth?  Along with some faint praise of America's "abundant natural resources and awe-inspiring beauty," Trump used Earth Day to talk about jobs.  "Economic growth enhances environmental protection. We can and must protect our environment without harming America's working families. That is why my administration is reducing unnecessary burdens on American workers and American com
  
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• NASA’s Cassini spacecraft just caught a glimpse of Earth, all the way from Saturn

  22-04-2017 21:00 via yahoo.com
  
  NASA and its spectacular space hardware often spend so much time checking out our planetary neighbors that we forget Earth offers some pretty cool photo ops as well. A brand new photo released by NASA is a great reminder of that, and it was shot all the way from Saturn, courtesy of the always reliable Cassini spacecraft just before it's scheduled to begin the most harrowing part of its entire years-long mission.The photo, which shows the Earth as a tiny bright dot in a black sea of space, w
  
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• Latest Trailer Extols The Virtues Of Recycling

  22-04-2017 20:44
  
  Today is Earth Day, a holiday dedicated to conserving our planet by picking up after ourselves and not being wasteful. Though the game doesn't take place on Earth, Prey is showing a little love to the holiday be featuring its Recycler Charge, which takes the various objects you can pick up around Talos I and turns them into miniature black holes.
  You can turn pretty much anything into a Recycler Charge, including bins, trash, glass, and... heavenly bodies.
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• Paris station panic as man arrested with knife

  22-04-2017 20:40 via yahoo.com
  
  Armed police arrested a man carrying a knife at Paris's Gare du Nord station Saturday, sparking panic at the international transport hub just days after the jihadist killing of a policeman.Police sources said that "travellers" pointed out the individual wielding a knife to passing police on patrol, who immediately arrested him.No one was injured in the incident at Paris's main international terminus and the man offered no resistance to his arrest.
  
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• The science march is about 'hope' for a fact-based future

  22-04-2017 20:37 via yahoo.com
  
  In cities all over the world Saturday, scientists and fans of fact and reason have come out in droves to support science.  But what, exactly, are they marching for?  SEE ALSO: Google Doodle uses furry animals to deliver an Earth Day message We went to the New York City March for Science to ask people exactly what brought them into the streets to march in support of science. Graduate student Laura Menocal, who studies immunology, said she was marching because she's seen the value of res
  
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• Venezuelans stage 'silent protest' in wave of unrest

  22-04-2017 19:33 via yahoo.com
  
  Venezuelans marched in silence Saturday against President Nicolas Maduro, a test of his government's tolerance for peaceful protests after three weeks of violent unrest that has left 20 people dead.In Caracas, the police and national guard were out in force along major roads and around the headquarters of the conference of bishops.The center-right opposition accuses the government of repressing peaceful protests and sending armed thugs to attack them.
  
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• Overseas voters kick off crucial French presidential election

  22-04-2017 19:01 via yahoo.com
  
  By Bate Felix and Daniel PardonPARIS/PAPEETE, French Polynesia (Reuters) - French overseas territories and French residents in the United States and Canada began voting on Saturday in France's presidential election, a day before the main first-round of a poll that could change the global political landscape.Of nearly 47 million registered French voters, there are fewer than a million resident in far-flung places like French Polynesia in the South Pacific, and Guadeloupe, French Guiana and Martin
  
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• Vietnam land protesters free final hostages after city official visits

  22-04-2017 18:49 via yahoo.com
  
  By Nguyen Huy KhamHANOI (Reuters) - Protesters involved in a land dispute near Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, released the final 20 officials they had been holding as hostages for almost a week after a visit by a senior city official, Reuters witnesses said on Saturday.Villagers in Dong Tam, 40 km (25 miles) from the center of Hanoi, seized 38 officials, including police officers, last weekend after four people were arrested in retaliation for protests staged during the escalating land dispute.
  
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• Ryan: Russian election meddling probe will help US allies

  22-04-2017 18:23 via yahoo.com
  
  TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — One of the reasons the U.S. Congress has launched an investigation into Russia's alleged meddling in the 2016 U.S. election is to "prevent the same kind of thing happening" to its NATO and other allies, U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan said Saturday.
  
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• Teen, 15, Who Disappeared With Former Teacher Is 'Resting' With Family, Recovery 'Just Beginning'

  22-04-2017 18:10 via yahoo.com
  
  She is being evaluated by mental health expert who specializes in trauma.
  
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• Clashes as German anti-immigration party power struggle spills over

  22-04-2017 17:57 via yahoo.com
  
  Germany's anti-immigration AfD handed its own leader a humiliating setback Saturday five months before a general election, as thousands of demonstrators rallied against its party congress.The four-year-old Alternative for Germany has harnessed public anger over Chancellor Angela Merkel's decision to let in more than one million asylum seekers since 2015.Top-selling daily Bild called delegates' decision to not even debate her motion a "crushing blow" for Petry, a 41-year-old former chemist who is
  
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• Why Would Congress Bail Out Miners’ Pensions?

  22-04-2017 17:55 via yahoo.com
  
  For decades, being a coal miner has come with a deal: Work in dangerous, unpleasant conditions for years, and in exchange, get lifelong health-care benefits and a decent pension. Now, though, part of that deal is jeopardy, as the funds that provide those benefits have dwindled.
  
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• Is the White House’s Islam Rhetoric Making Americans Less Safe?

  22-04-2017 17:51 via yahoo.com
  
  Some in law enforcement say President Trump’s continued statements linking Islam and terror may be inspiring extremist groups and scaring Muslim Americans from cooperating with police.
  
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• Icelandic language at risk; robots, computers can't grasp it

  22-04-2017 17:48 via yahoo.com
  
  REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) — When an Icelander arrives at an office building and sees "Solarfri" posted, they need no further explanation for the empty premises: The word means "when staff get an unexpected afternoon off to enjoy good weather."
  
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• Undecideds: the kingmakers in France's election

  22-04-2017 17:47 via yahoo.com
  
  They are potentially the kingmakers in the first round of France's hard-fought presidential election, but they still haven't made up their minds -- even though voting is just hours away."I don't like any of them, they're all disappointing, said 73-year-old Ghislaine Pincont, a pensioner in the northern city of Lille.In the final polling before a pre-election blackout mandated under French law, the main candidates were locked in a battle within about four points of each other.
  
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• White House Looking for Legislative Victory Ahead of 100-Day Benchmark

  22-04-2017 17:45 via yahoo.com
  
  After failing to pass a much-promised repeal of Obamacare, Pres. Trump is eager to push through a tax cut package next week. House Speaker Paul Ryan, however, told members Saturday the priority was avoiding a government shutdown by Friday’s deadline.
  
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• Flight Attendant Suspended After Confrontation On Video

  22-04-2017 17:44 via yahoo.com
  
  Witnesses say the flight attendant ripped the baby stroller out of a mother’s hands — striking the woman and nearly striking the child — leading to the conflict.
  
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• Wildfires Rage in Drought-Stricken Florida, Force Thousands from Homes

  22-04-2017 17:42 via yahoo.com
  
  Millions across Florida are under moderate or severe drought alert as fires rage across the state’s western coast.
  
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• Thousands Across Globe ‘March for Science’ On Earth Day

  22-04-2017 17:40 via yahoo.com
  
  Across the world, hundreds of thousands took to the streets to pressure lawmakers to act on climate change.
  
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• Filipino troops kill 4 suspected militants on resort island

  22-04-2017 17:25 via yahoo.com
  
  CEBU, Philippines (AP) — After a massive manhunt, Philippine forces killed at least four suspected Muslim militants Saturday in a central resort province where troops had foiled possible kidnapping and bombing plots by extremists earlier this month, officials said.
  
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• Recycling At Home? You're Probably Doing It Wrong

  22-04-2017 17:20 via yahoo.com
  
  Recycling helps the environment, but it may not help communities as much as it used to since people are failing to sort their waste properly.
  
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• Thousands gather for Chicago's 'March for Science'

  22-04-2017 17:16 via yahoo.com
  
  Thousands of people gathered in Grant Park for Chicago's "March for Science," Saturday morning.
  
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• American Airlines Employee Suspended After Reportedly Hitting Woman With Stroller

  22-04-2017 16:42 via yahoo.com
  
  The man also reportedly almost hit the woman's child.
  
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• Wildfire forces evacuation of at least 800 homes in central Florida

  22-04-2017 16:32 via yahoo.com
  
  Residents in a Polk County subdivision in Florida are under mandatory evacuations due to a large wildfire.
  
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• The AirPods accessory we’ve all been waiting for is finally here

  22-04-2017 16:30 via yahoo.com
  
  Apple’s AirPods are clearly a success for the company. Manufacturing issues aside, it’s been four months since they were released and Apple still can’t produce enough supply to meet demand. All the people out there who have managed to score a paid of Apple’s truly wireless earbuds seem to love them for the most part, which isn’t much of a surprise. They design is smart and unique, and the sound quality is impressive. There are a few complaints that many users share
  
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• How Green Are Electric Lawn Mowers?

  22-04-2017 16:20 via yahoo.com
  
  Over the decade that Consumer Reports has been testing electric mowers, performance has improved dramatically. That's a big win for consumers, and this year is no different. From the Ego LM2101 p...
  
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• AMBER ALERT: Wilmington police searching for 2 missing children

  22-04-2017 16:15 via yahoo.com
  
  The Wilmington Police Department is actively searching for two missing children.
  
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• The Best Gas Grills You'll Find at Lowe's

  22-04-2017 15:56 via yahoo.com
  
  Walk into any home improvement center and you’ll see an armada of grills—a sure sign of spring. Lowe’s and Home Depot alone account for more than 40 percent of gas grills sold in the U.S. Consume...
  
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• Lebanon activists ramp up pressure on reviled rape law

  22-04-2017 15:20 via yahoo.com
  
  Lebanese activists ramped up their campaign to scrap a controversial law allowing rapists who marry their victims to go free, with a dramatic installation on Saturday along Beirut's sunny seaside.A proposal to scrap Article 522 of the penal code -- which deals with rape, assault, kidnapping and forced marriage -- was introduced last year and approved by a parliamentary committee in February.It will go before parliament on May 15 and activists hope that MPs will vote to eliminate it.
  
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• Attend the March for Science without ever leaving your couch

  22-04-2017 15:00 via yahoo.com
  
  On Saturday, tens of thousands of scientists and fans of reason will take to the streets in more than 500 demonstrations planned around the world as part of the first-ever March for Science.  But even if you can't make it to a march in person, a livestream of the festivities in Washington, D.C., has you covered.  SEE ALSO: Here's why thousands of scientists are (and aren't) marching on Saturday A webcast set to go live at 10 a.m. ET Saturday will broadcast the rally ahead of the march
  
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• Tad Cummins' Family Reacts To His Arrest

  22-04-2017 14:18 via yahoo.com
  
  The ex-teacher was charged with knowingly transporting a minor in interstate commerce with the intention to engage in sexual activity.
  
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• Photos Of Orphaned Baby Elephant Seals At Marine Mammal Center In California

  22-04-2017 14:03 via yahoo.com
  
  After huge storms hit California and waves swept away marine mammals from their mothers, the orphaned creatures have started overwhelming the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, California.
  
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• Earth Day 2017: How It Was Started, Facts And Activities

  22-04-2017 13:10 via yahoo.com
  
  Here's the history of how Earth Day started and activities for celebrating it this year.
  
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• Russian Hacker, Roman Seleznev, Jailed For 27 Years By US Court

  22-04-2017 12:50 via yahoo.com
  
  The son of a prominent Russian lawmaker has been sentenced to 27 years of prison for hacking into more than 500 U.S. businesses and stealing millions of credit card numbers, which he sold online and made billions.
  
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• Readers write: Power of science, regional change, enjoying and learning

  22-04-2017 12:00 via yahoo.com
  
  John Yemma captures some of the stellar glow of science in his March 20 Upfront piece, “The pure spirit of science.” But the gleam of science goes well beyond the wonder of new discoveries and the excitement of dedicated workers.Scientific thinking provides a logical, inspired pathway to solve problems and trigger scintillating inspiration.Recommended:Could you pass a US citizenship test?
  
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• Trump warming to EU trade deal with Britain behind in queue: Times

  22-04-2017 11:40 via yahoo.com
  
  The United States could strike a free-trade agreement with the European Union after President Donald Trump warmed to a deal with the bloc, the Times reported on Saturday, quoting sources from both sides of the discussion.Post-Brexit Britain would be pushed behind Europe in the race to secure a U.S. deal after Germany's Angela Merkel persuaded Trump that talks on a deal would be simpler than he thought, the newspaper said.Britain will not be free to agree new trade deals until it has left the EU
  
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• Trump Administration Appoints New Surgeon General

  22-04-2017 09:35 via yahoo.com
  
  Surgeon Vivek Murthy, a holdover from Obama administration, was told to resign by the Trump administration.
  
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• Kenya's ruling coalition annuls party primaries after chaotic voting

  22-04-2017 09:27 via yahoo.com
  
  By Katharine HoureldNAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya's ruling coalition annulled party primaries held on Friday, the organisation's secretary general said, and reports of widespread anger over chaotic voting raised fears that poorly organised national polls in August could spark violent protests."Today's have been cancelled, those on Monday and Tuesday could still go ahead," an official with the ruling Jubilee coalition told Reuters.The party official said they were unable to comment on those reports b
  
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• 'Drain the swamp' more a Trump slogan than a practice so far

  22-04-2017 09:14 via yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The leader of a bipartisan good-government group, Zach Wamp, headed to the White House last week to ask whether President Donald Trump's "drain the swamp" slogan would ever be more than a throwaway campaign slogan. One of the president's closest aides, Steve Bannon, assured him it's a priority.
  
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• Drones used for first time in major search at Grand Canyon

  22-04-2017 09:01 via yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — The desperate effort this week to find two hikers who disappeared at the bottom of the Grand Canyon represented the National Park Service's most extensive use yet of drones in a search-and-rescue mission.
  
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• Excerpts from AP interview with President Donald Trump

  22-04-2017 08:42 via yahoo.com
  
  Excerpts from The Associated Press interview conducted Friday with President Donald Trump, with editing for clarity and brevity:
  
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