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• AP: Jacksonville shooting suspect David Katz hospitalized for mental illness, court records say

  27-08-2018 23:40 via yahoo.com
  Police have identified 24-year-old David Katz as the suspect in a shooting in Jacksonville on Sunday that left Katz and at least two others dead.
  
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• Florida video game contest shooting reignites gun rights debate

  27-08-2018 23:39 via yahoo.com
  With Florida voters scheduled to pick candidates for governor and Congress on Tuesday, some Democratic contenders said the shooting was further evidence of the need for stricter gun legislation while other hopefuls canceled campaign appearances."We as society have to come together and say enough of this," Democratic U.S. Senator Bill Nelson told reporters in Jacksonville, near the site of the shooting at a Madden 19 online football game tournament.The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office identified the
  
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• Blizzard removes paid loot boxes and loot chests for players in Belgium

  27-08-2018 23:36
  Blizzard announced that it's removing paid lootboxes and chests from Overwatch and Heroes of the Storm players in Belgium. ...
  
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• US, Mexico finalize trade pact; Canada to rejoin talks Tuesday

  27-08-2018 23:22 via yahoo.com
  After months of intense negotiations the United States and Mexico agreed Monday on a thoroughly overhauled free trade pact, while talks with Canada are to begin Tuesday.Trump also confused matters by saying he would terminate NAFTA and wanted to change the agreement's name.
  
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• Questions raised about pope's alleged cover-up

  27-08-2018 23:20 via yahoo.com
  A letter written by the former Vatican ambassador to the U.S. is raising questions about whether the pope knew about sexual misconduct allegations against the former archbishop of Washington, Theodore McCarrick, but rehabilitated him anyway. (Aug. 27)
  
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• White House raises white flag over John McCain tribute

  27-08-2018 23:02 via yahoo.com
  The president ordered the White House flag to return to half-mast in honor of Sen. John McCain.
  
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• Melania Trump helps plant baby Eisenhower oak at White House

  27-08-2018 22:58 via yahoo.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Joined by descendants of past presidents, Melania Trump helped plant a sapling from an Eisenhower-era tree on the south grounds of the White House.
  
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• Florida shooting suspect had history of mental illness, court records show

  27-08-2018 22:56 via yahoo.com
  The suspected gunman behind America’s latest mass shooting had a history of mental illness and was prescribed anti-psychotic medicine, court records revealed.Divorce filings from the parents of 24-year-old David Katz say that, as a teenager, the Baltimore resident was twice hospitalised in psychiatric facilities and that he was prescribed anti-psychotic and anti-depressant medications.The records showed Mr Katz's parents disagreed deeply on how to care for their troubled son.
  
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• Report: Analyzing player preferences from the US games market

  27-08-2018 22:41
  Video game research outfit EEDAR published a report showing how the US market segments players based on motivations, behavior, preferences, and investment across which platforms they use....
  
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• Canada explores free trade with southeast Asian bloc

  27-08-2018 22:38 via yahoo.com
  Canada wants free trade with the ASEAN bloc, Trade Minister Jim Carr said Monday on the eve of a trip to Thailand and Singapore for "exploratory" talks.Carr on the August 28-30 trip will look to promote bilateral trade and investment with Thailand and Singapore -- which, along with Canada, is expected to soon ratify the Trans Pacific Partnership -- and press for free trade with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
  
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• Donald Trump Issues New Statement On McCain's Death After 2 Days Of Criticism

  27-08-2018 22:30 via yahoo.com
  President Donald Trump on Monday issued a formal statement honoring the late
  
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• These Are the Victims of the Jacksonville Madden Tournament Shooting

  27-08-2018 22:23 via yahoo.com
  The casualties were identified as gamers Eli Clayton, 22, and Taylor Robertson, 27.
  
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• This Pious Crap From A George W. Bush Flunky Is A Perfect Tribute To John McCain

  27-08-2018 22:14 via yahoo.com
  Here's a smarmy tweet from Matthew Dowd, who was a strategist for former
  
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• Markets Right Now: Hopes for new NAFTA send stocks higher

  27-08-2018 22:05 via yahoo.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local):
  
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• You can now get an Xbox One X for $35 per month, or Xbox One S for just $22 per month

  27-08-2018 22:02 via gamesradar.com
  Xbox now has a 2-year financing plan
  
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• Jacksonville deadly shooting: Fellow gamer says 'something was off' about suspect David Katz

  27-08-2018 22:00 via yahoo.com
  A rival gamer whose best friend was killed in the shooting in Jacksonville on Sunday said that "something was off" about alleged gunman David Katz.
  
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• Animoca Brands acquires The Sandbox dev Pixowl for $4.9 million

  27-08-2018 21:57
  Animoca Brands has scooped up the mobile developer Pixowl for the sum of roughly $4.9 million, split between shares and cash. ...
  
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• Mollie Tibbetts' Relative Slams 'Racist Fear-Mongering' And White House 'Hyperbole'

  27-08-2018 21:44 via yahoo.com
  A relative of slain Iowa college student Mollie Tibbetts has a message for
  
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• Day of the Devs submissions are now open to all game makers

  27-08-2018 21:39
  It's that time of year again-- the annual indie game showcase Day of the Devs is back, and organizers Double Fine and iam8bit are calling for developers to submit their projects. ...
  
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• John McCain's Ex-Jailer In Vietnam Remembers His 'Toughness' In Captivity

  27-08-2018 21:30 via yahoo.com
  Sen. John McCain, who died Saturday at the age of 81, has been remembered for
  
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• Pope silent on claim he ignored abuse

  27-08-2018 21:25 via yahoo.com
  Pope Francis has declined to comment on a claim that he ignored sexual abuse allegations against a senior clergyman amid speculation conservative elements in the Catholic hierarchy are using the issue to mount a "putsch" to remove the liberal pontiff.Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, a former Vatican envoy to the United States, on Saturday said he had told Francis of the allegations against prominent US cardinal Theodore McCarrick in 2013.
  
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• Get a job: Volition is hiring a Senior Writer

  27-08-2018 21:20
  Volition is searching for a Senior Writer to join its cross-discipline triple-A development team in Champaign, Illinois. ...
  
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• Shattering North Korea’s Glass Ceiling

  27-08-2018 21:19 via yahoo.com
  One group of North Koreans stands to benefit most from the country's denuclearization: women.
  
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• Buffalo Bills Fans Love Bengals QB Andy Dalton Even As He Beats Them

  27-08-2018 21:15 via yahoo.com
  During a preseason game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals
  
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• Shanann Watts Was Expecting Baby Boy Before Her Death: 'She Named Him Nico Lee'

  27-08-2018 21:10 via yahoo.com
  Her husband, Chris Watts, is accused of killing her and their daughters.
  
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• Streets of Rage 4 looks totally radical, X-treme, and fun as H-E-double hockey sticks

  27-08-2018 21:08 via gamesradar.com
  Retro specialists Lizardcube and Dotemu bring back the cult favorite
  
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• Don't Miss: A technical look at bringing 60 FPS multiplayer to The Master Chief Collection

  27-08-2018 21:08
  Lead technical artist at Certain Affinity Bryan Moss discusses how technical artists and animators achieved running Halo: The Master Chief Collection at 60 frames per second....
  
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• Cyberpunk 2077: 77 New Gameplay Screenshots

  27-08-2018 20:59
  CD Projekt RED’s mysterious Cyberpunk 2077-related “data transmission” live streamed early Monday morning, August 27, ended up being exactly what fans have been waiting for – their first real look at Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay.
  The Cyberpunk 2077 demo was essentially the same version of the demo shown off behind-closed-doors at E3 2018 and Gamescom 2018. You can check out our rundown of all the differences between Cyberpunk 2077’s E3 and Gamescom demos, or just watch o
  
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• Publisher 505 Games takes over support of Roll7's Laser League

  27-08-2018 20:56
  OlliOlli developer Roll7 is stepping away from support of the multiplayer game Laser League and handing it off to publisher 505 Games....
  
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• Pompeo talks N.Korea 'next steps' with Seoul, Tokyo

  27-08-2018 20:44 via yahoo.com
  US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke with counterparts in South Korea and Japan last week to discuss "next steps" with North Korea, as his trip to Pyongyang was scrapped, officials said Monday.Pompeo had planned a short trip to North Korea last weekend but on Friday, President Donald Trump pulled the plug, saying he had not seen "sufficient progress" toward Pyongyang denuclearizing.In descriptions of Pompeo's two calls, which were made Friday, the State Department said he had spoken about "ne
  
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• Netanyahu sees path to Palestinian peace in Israeli-Arab ties

  27-08-2018 20:38 via yahoo.com
  Israel's prime minister says he sees a path to peace with Palestinians through the "normalisation" of relations with Arab states which, like his country, are also facing an emboldened Iran."Many Arab countries now see Israel not as their enemy but as their indispensable ally in pushing back Iranian aggression," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in an interview with Lithuania's LRT public broadcaster which aired on Monday."This has created normalisation which can lead to peace.
  
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• John McCain Aide Reads Senator's Final Message To America

  27-08-2018 20:37 via yahoo.com
  In a final message read by an aide on Monday, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.)
  
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• Cyberpunk 2077 Dev on Why They Released the Gameplay Now

  27-08-2018 20:25
  Since its first demo at E3, Cyberpunk 2077 has been one of the most talked-about games of 2018. Both the E3 and Gamescom versions of the behind-closed-doors demo offered an in-depth look at the first-person sci-fi RPG, but what was shown has remained unshared with the public...until now.
  Earlier today, CD Projekt Red debuted the 50-minute gameplay sequence to the general public, and ahead of its reveal, IGN spoke to the developer about the decision to release the footage now.“We felt a lit
  
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• Google spots security vulnerability in Epic-hosted Fortnite Android installer

  27-08-2018 20:18
  Google flagged a significant security vulnerability in the Fortnite Android installer released earlier this month, though the issue has since been fixed in the current version of the installer. ...
  
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• Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Get New Dog

  27-08-2018 20:16 via yahoo.com
  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have a new pup.
  
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• Volkswagen was reportedly Tesla's backer to go private

  27-08-2018 20:07 via yahoo.com
  Volkswagen may have offered to come to Elon Musk's rescue but the Tesla CEO turned down funding from the German automaker and others to take his company private, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal on Monday.Elon Musk started a circus Aug. 7 when he tweeted about taking Tesla private at $420 per share, and that funding for the move was secure.Musk said later that "funding secure" referred to negotiations with the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia to take the company private, a
  
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• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Pro Controller and Special Edition Steelbook Revealed

  27-08-2018 19:59
  
  Nintendo has revealed that Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch will be receiving a Special Edition and a Pro Controller when it launches this December.
  On the Smash Bros. website we are given our first look the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Edition Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and a Special Edition bundle that appears to include the Pro Controller and a black steelbook case that has the fiery Smash logo emblazoned on it.There are no prices or further information currently shown, be
  
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• JetBlue is raising fees on baggage and ticket changes

  27-08-2018 19:56 via yahoo.com
  DALLAS (AP) — JetBlue Airways is raising fees for checking a bag or changing a ticket, a move that could prompt other airlines to raise their fees.
  
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• XRDC speaker Q& A: IBM's Reena Ganga on using AR to analyze data

  27-08-2018 19:51
  IBM UX designer Reena Ganga discusses how data visualization in augmented reality is helping companies across the globe....
  
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• Cyberpunk 2077: Here's the PC the Demo Was Played On

  27-08-2018 19:50
  CD Projekt Red has released the full gameplay demo for Cyberpunk 2077. Shorty after their reveal at E3, the developers revealed the technical specifications for the PC that was used to run the impressive gameplay demo. The machine is, in the most technical of terms, a beast: CPU: Intel i7-8700KMotherboard: ASUS ROG Strix Z370-I GamingRAM: G. Skill Ripjaws, V 2x16GB, 300MHz, CL15
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• Veterans Group Calls Out Trump's 'Outrageous' Response To John McCain's Death

  27-08-2018 19:47 via yahoo.com
  AMVETS, one of the country's largest veterans organizations, blasted President
  
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• Watch 48 minutes of Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay right now

  27-08-2018 19:43 via gamesradar.com
  "This is how Cyberpunk 2077 looks today"
  
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• The Latest: Gamer baffled by shootings at Florida tournament

  27-08-2018 19:29 via yahoo.com
  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Latest on a deadly mass shooting at a video game tournament in Jacksonville, Florida (all times local):
  
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• Mexican president-elect's team hails new trade deal with US

  27-08-2018 19:25 via yahoo.com
  Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's advisers on Monday hailed a new trade deal with the United States, saying it represented progress on energy and wages for Mexico's workers."We see the agreement announced today as a positive step, because it reduces the uncertainty about our economy and also takes into account the concerns raised by the president-elect's team," said future foreign minister Marcelo Ebrard.Lopez Obrador is a leftist free-trade skeptic, and his landslide victory
  
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• Xbox All Access bundles a console, Live, and Game Pass for 24 monthly payments

  27-08-2018 19:21
  Microsoft has officially announced the monthly payment-powered Xbox subscription plan leaked last week. ...
  
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• Tiger Woods on President Trump: 'We All Must Respect the Office'

  27-08-2018 19:08 via yahoo.com
  Tiger Woods addressed his relationship with the President Donald Trump, a frequent golf partner, briefly after finishing his weekend at The Northern Trust.
  
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• U.S. and Mexico Tentatively Set to Replace NAFTA With New Deal

  27-08-2018 19:07 via yahoo.com
  The President said that he will try to negotiate with Canada
  
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• Cyberpunk 2077 Gameplay Demo Revealed

  27-08-2018 19:07
  Update: Following an hours-long live stream of code streaming by, CD Projekt Red has begun revealing the full gameplay demo walkthrough of Cyberpunk 2077, previously shown off behind-closed doors at E3 and Gamescom 2018.
  Watch the stream below to catch the gameplay demo in full:
  Stay tuned to IGN for much more on Cyberpunk, including a breakdown of the footage now revealed for the entire world to see.
  Original story follows:
  The Witcher developer CD Projekt Red has initiated a mysterious st
  
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• Microsoft Is Interested in Acquiring Even More New Studios

  27-08-2018 19:03
  Microsoft isn't done acquiring studios, and according to Matt Booty, head of Microsoft Studios, they have interest in developers that are capable of bringing "content that is a little different to what our big AAA franchises can deliver."
  Speaking to Gamesindusty.biz, Booty elaborated and said while they aren't trying to hit a "quota", they do want to expand the breadth of their titles, especially content that is geared more towards Xbox Game Pass subscribers.
  "I don't want to seem like we're go
  
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• AutoX brings self-driving grocery delivery to Silicon Valley, first outside of Arizona

  27-08-2018 19:00 via yahoo.com
  Autonomous grocery delivery is not just for a few lucky Arizonans anymore. Self-driving startup AutoX is introducing the service to customers in San Jose, California, the company announced Monday. Partnering with GrubMarket.com, which sources organic foods directly from the source and supplies to the likes of Whole Foods, Blue Apron, and more, individual shoppers can get deliveries at the same wholesale price, but delivered by a self-driving car.MORE: Kroger supermarkets jump into self-driv
  
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