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• Far Cry 5 modder is here to remind you of Lost mania with this island map

  07-05-2018 23:57 via gamesradar.com
  Relive all the hatch and Dharma drama with this impressive fan Arcade creation
  
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• Former officer charged for beating man, filing false report

  07-05-2018 23:39 via yahoo.com
  ATLANTA (AP) — A former Atlanta police sergeant is headed to prison for beating and arresting a man he incorrectly suspected of stealing a tomato.
  
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• Software In Fatal Uber Crash Reportedly Recognized Woman, Then Ignored Her

  07-05-2018 23:36 via yahoo.com
  A self-driving Uber that struck and killed a woman in Arizona in March
  
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• Orrin Hatch Thinks John McCain’s Wish For A Funeral Without Donald Trump Is ‘Ridiculous’

  07-05-2018 23:33 via yahoo.com
  Sen. John McCain's (R-Ariz.) reported request to have Donald Trump stay away
  
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• Trump anti-family border policy tramples Melania message on kids

  07-05-2018 22:51 via yahoo.com
  Rachel Maddow juxtaposes First Lady Melania Trump's announcement supporting the wellbeing of children with announcement by Jeff Sessions soon after that it is the policy of the U.S. to remove children from their parents as part of border enforcement.
  
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• Steam reviews study suggests 'bad design,' not bugs, irks players most

  07-05-2018 22:51
  A recent study published by the Empirical Software Engineering journal examines negative and positive reviews for over 6,224 games left on the Steam platform...
  
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• Smoking kills in Smoke and Sacrifice, as do wasps, piggy porcupines, and giant birds

  07-05-2018 22:50 via gamesradar.com
  The upcoming survival RPG has killer gameplay with a dark and satisfying tale to tell
  
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• British man weds bride days after saving her life when crocodile bit her arm off

  07-05-2018 22:50 via yahoo.com
  A British man has described the moment he desperately fought to save his fiancee as her arm was bitten off by a crocodile, five days before they got married. Jamie Fox, 27, wed Zanele Ndlovu in a Zimbabwean hospital. "In one week we went from shock and agony to a truly amazing experience," he said. Fox and his then fiancée, Miss Ndlovu, 25, were canoeing in an inflatable boat on the Zambezi, one of Africa's longest rivers, when they were attacked by a crocodile on April 30. Mr Fox ma
  
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• University of Florida apologizes after professor pushes students at graduation

  07-05-2018 22:44 via yahoo.com
  The University of Florida is apologizing for "inappropriately aggressive" behavior by a school official at a graduation ceremony. He was caught on video forcibly pushing students -- many of whom were minorities -- across the stage.
  
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• Nigeria's Buhari to visit UK doctor

  07-05-2018 22:42 via yahoo.com
  Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said on Monday he is travelling to the United Kingdom to see his doctor."I will be travelling to the United Kingdom tomorrow, to see my doctor, at his request," said Buhari on his official Twitter account.Buhari said he will be away for four days and plans to be back in Nigeria's capital of Abuja on Saturday, May 12.
  
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• Off-duty officer pulls gun on man he thought was shoplifting pack of Mentos

  07-05-2018 22:37 via yahoo.com
  Surveillance video clearly showed the man paying for the candy, then putting it in his pocket. But the officer behind him didn't see that.
  
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• Lava engulfs cars, homes on Hawaii's Big Island

  07-05-2018 22:21 via yahoo.com
  Molten rock flows into Leilani subdivision; William La Jeunesse reports from Hawaii.
  
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• Skakel prosecutors mulling new murder trial face obstacles

  07-05-2018 22:16 via yahoo.com
  Now that a court has struck down the murder conviction of Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel, the next step in the decades-long legal saga is up to Connecticut prosecutors, who must decide whether to seek a new trial in the 1975 slaying.As they mull prospects for another guilty verdict they will have to consider a number of new twists that have emerged since Skakel was convicted in 2002 of killing Martha Moxley with a golf club when they were teenage neighbors in the exclusive Belle Haven shoreline s
  
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• Pokemon Go Fest has evolved into Pokemon Go Summer Tour, with events in Germany, Chicago, and Japan

  07-05-2018 22:16 via gamesradar.com
  Niantic hopes to address last year's issues
  
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• All Of The Wacky And Wonderful Royal Wedding Memorabilia You Can Buy

  07-05-2018 22:13 via yahoo.com
  The countdown to the royal wedding is on, but just because your invite got
  
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• Woman pleads guilty to killing a mom, claiming her baby

  07-05-2018 22:03 via yahoo.com
  ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana woman will spend decades in prison for killing a mother in 2015 and trying to pass off the woman's baby as her own.
  
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• Elon Musk "super serious" about starting candy company

  07-05-2018 22:00 via yahoo.com
  Perhaps we'll soon see yet another ambitious project from Tesla and SpaceX CEO, Elon Musk.The outspoken executive recently took to Twitter to announce he's "super serious" about starting...a candy company.Where did the idea for a candy company originate?
  
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• The World's Strongest Man Is 'The Mountain' From 'Game Of Thrones' (Seriously)

  07-05-2018 21:59 via yahoo.com
  Hafþor Julius Bjornsson, who plays Gregor Clegane aka "The Mountain" in "Game
  
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• The Kia Niro EV Makes the Transition from Concept to Reality

  07-05-2018 21:58 via yahoo.com
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• Oliver North, Key Player In Iran-Contra Scandal, Named NRA President

  07-05-2018 21:54 via yahoo.com
  Oliver North, a Fox News contributor who was a central figure in the Iran-
  
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• Get a job: Wargaming Seattle is looking for a Design Director

  07-05-2018 21:49
  Wargaming's Seattle office is looking for an experienced Design Director to work with other team leaders and develop a strong vision for its newest title. ...
  
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• Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Zombies Mode Possibly Outed by E3 Coliseum

  07-05-2018 21:47
  It seems the official E3 Twitter account has possibly outed Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Zombies mode ahead of its official reveal.
  "What’s lurking around the corner of @Treyarch’s next Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Zombies experience?," the tweet reads. "Come hear the history of Call of Duty Zombies from the creators themselves at #E3Coliseum! Get your gamer pass today and be there. Purchase at http://e3expo.com  #E32018."
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• Putin sworn in for fourth term as Russian president

  07-05-2018 21:41 via yahoo.com
  Vladimir Putin was sworn in as Russia's president for a fourth term on Monday, extending his almost two-decade rule by another six years at a time of high tension with his Western rivals.The 65-year-old, in power since 1999, is on course to become the longest-serving Russian leader since Joseph Stalin after his victory in March elections.Putin won nearly 77 percent of the vote in polls in which his most vocal opponent, Alexei Navalny, was banned from running.
  
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• The Kinect lives on through Microsoft's new project for Azure

  07-05-2018 21:29
  Microsoft is giving new life to the innovative camera it once bundled with the Xbox One by launching a new version of the sensor for use with its Azure AI tech. ...
  
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• Florida deputy killed after responding to dispute over cat

  07-05-2018 21:23 via yahoo.com
  LAKE PLACID, Fla. (AP) — A Florida sheriff's deputy died Monday afternoon, a day after being shot in the head while responding to a dispute over a cat, authorities said.
  
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• Overprotective Raccoon Mama Sends Cops and Firefighters Running

  07-05-2018 21:20 via yahoo.com
  The new mom even bit through the glove of a firefighter.
  
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• Childish Gambino's 'This Is America' Video, Explained

  07-05-2018 21:20 via yahoo.com
  Childish Gambino took the internet by storm this weekend with the release of
  
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• How to Get the Best Fuel Economy Now

  07-05-2018 21:19 via yahoo.com
  Motorists face rising gasoline prices as the summer travel season gets underway, so fuel efficiency is as important as ever. CR has gathered its best test-based tips and techniques for getting th...
  
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• Princess Charlotte And Prince Louis Wear Hand-Me-Downs In New Royal Photos

  07-05-2018 21:18 via yahoo.com
  The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge released the first official photos of the
  
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• Nintendo Hiring Legend of Zelda Level Designer

  07-05-2018 21:09
  
  It appears as though we may be getting a new Zelda game sooner than we think, as Nintendo has posted a job listing seeking an experienced level designer for The Legend of Zelda series.
  Initially translated by twitter user 黒凧 BlackKite, IGN has confirmed that the listing is indeed accurate.The job is for the company’s Kyoto headquarters and entails dungeon creation, enemy design, events, and field (or map) creation. Due to the location and amount of group work required in the
  
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• From prison to politics: Chelsea Manning runs for US Senate

  07-05-2018 21:09 via yahoo.com
  NORTH BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Chelsea Manning is no longer living as a transgender woman in a male military prison, serving the lengthiest sentence ever for revealing U.S. government secrets. She's free to grow out her hair, travel the world, and spend time with whomever she likes.
  
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• Court says schools can be liable for suicides but clears MIT

  07-05-2018 21:04 via yahoo.com
  BOSTON (AP) — Schools can be held liable for student suicides in certain circumstances, Massachusetts' highest court said Monday in a ruling that also cleared the Massachusetts Institute of Technology of responsibility for the death of a graduate student who killed himself on campus in 2009.
  
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• Sessions says border crossers will face prosecution

  07-05-2018 20:53 via yahoo.com
  SAN DIEGO (AP) — U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Monday that the Department of Homeland Security had agreed to refer anyone who enters the United States illegally on the Mexican border to his office for prosecution.
  
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• Don't Miss: Designing EVE Online's intelligent music system

  07-05-2018 20:47
  CCP Games' Baldur Baldursson (and Erkitonlist founder Kjartan Olafsson) explain how the soundtrack of EVE Online was designed to intelligently complement the actions a player takes....
  
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• The Latest: Judge rejects Greitens' request for bench trial

  07-05-2018 20:45 via yahoo.com
  ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Latest on the investigation of Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens (all times local):
  
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• Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Laps Nürburgring In 7:30... Something

  07-05-2018 20:44 via yahoo.com
  Depending on the "something," it could be the second fastest sedan around the track.
  
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• Graduation Uproar as Black University of Florida Students Say They Were Yanked Offstage During Diploma Ceremony

  07-05-2018 20:44 via yahoo.com
  Critics called out the school for not exhibiting the same aggressive behavior toward white students.
  
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• Oculus has a 140-degree FOV VR prototype in the works

  07-05-2018 20:29
  Oculus detailed the "Half Dome" prototype at F8 this year, explaining that the Rift-sized headset features moving lenses to help players focus on objects in the virtual space....
  
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• Burst Pipe Floods Carnival Cruise Ship in a Scene Right Out of 'Titanic'

  07-05-2018 20:29 via yahoo.com
  Water was seen spewing out of the walls as a result of the mishap.
  
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• The Latest: Parents urge Penn State frat death ruling appeal

  07-05-2018 20:24 via yahoo.com
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Latest on a judge's ruling in a Penn State fraternity hazing death case (all times local):
  
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• This Fortnite Calculator Helps You Manage Your Running Time

  07-05-2018 20:21
  A Fortnite player has created a calculator to help estimate the run time from any point on the map, helping make getting caught in the storm a thing of the past.
  Reddit user Yogsther created the tool in an effort to help players review their paths from previous matches and to help get an idea of paths for future games. The calculator allows you to place points anywhere on the map to pinpoint the distance between each marker and the time needed to get from one place to another. A grid can be
  
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• Groot’s Last Line In ‘Infinity War’ Has Been Revealed And It Will Wreck You

  07-05-2018 20:14 via yahoo.com
  Spoilers ahead for "Avengers: Infinity War."
  
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• National Rifle Association names Fox News contributor Oliver North as new president

  07-05-2018 20:12 via yahoo.com
  The National Rifle Association (NRA) has named Oliver North — a Fox news contributor and central figure in the Iran-Contra scandal — as its new president.The decision was announced by the NRA’s executive vice president and CEO, Wayne LaPierre in a statement announcing the pick Monday.“Oliver North is, hands down, the absolute best choice to lead our NRA Board, to fully engage with our members, and to unflinchingly stand and fight for the great freedoms he has defended his
  
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• Jake Tapper Says John McCain Not Wanting Donald Trump At Funeral Is 'A Real Moment For The Country'

  07-05-2018 19:52 via yahoo.com
  Journalist and "State of the Union" host Jake Tapper said that Sen. John
  
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• Anthem: All News, Trailers, Gameplay, and Rumors

  07-05-2018 19:50
  Anthem is an upcoming online action RPG/third-person shooter for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. It’s developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts.
  In the lead-up to launch, we've compiled all the news, trailers, and rumors about Anthem, from initial teases to its official announcement at E3 2017 to now.
  Here’s everything you need to know about Anthem. Release date: Q1 2019Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox OneDeveloper: BioWarePublisher: Electronic ArtsGenre: M
  
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• Blog: Environment composition iteration in Steel Hunters

  07-05-2018 19:46
  A step-by-step breakdown of my final scene composition iteration process for environmental lighting, effects, clouds, atmospherics, and volumetrics in Steel Hunters (in Unreal Engine 4). ...
  
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• How God of War Made Me a Better Father

  07-05-2018 19:40
  God of War’s powerful story is sure to impact many people, but at its core it is an emotional and surprisingly-relatable story about a father and a son. As a relatively new dad myself, I found so many lessons, reminders, and choices within this game about who I want to be as a father.
  Be forewarned, we’re going to talk about events that take place across the entire story of God of War, so if you’re trying to avoid spoilers, this will be your Helheim.I’m a 34 year old fath
  
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• Nurse accused of spreading Hepatitis C

  07-05-2018 19:39 via yahoo.com
  Attorney Bryan Hershman says MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup and health officials are looking to pin the blame of a Hepatitis C scare on his client.
  
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• Walmart to restrict opioid dispensing at its pharmacies

  07-05-2018 19:36 via yahoo.com
  (Reuters) - Walmart Inc said on Monday it would restrict initial acute opioid prescriptions to no more than a seven-day supply as the retailer aims to curb an opioid epidemic that has plagued the United States.The supply limit will begin within the next 60 days, the company said.In January , Walmart said it would provide its customers filling prescriptions for opioids with a packet of powder that would help them dispose of leftover medication.
  
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• Chrome update auto-mutes audio on many web-based games

  07-05-2018 19:17
  Following a recent Google Chrome update aimed at blocking auto-playing video and audio, game developers are noting that their HTML5-based games are being muted as well....
  
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