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• 'You Are Nothing but Pure Love.' Murdered Colorado Mom and 2 Daughters Laid to Rest in North Carolina

  01-09-2018 23:40 via yahoo.com
  Shanann Watts' family wants a law to recognize the lives of unborn children like their grandson
  
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• Did George W. Bush Just Sneak Michelle Obama A Piece Of Candy At McCain's Funeral?

  01-09-2018 23:22 via yahoo.com
  The funeral of Sen. John McCain, who died a week ago at the age of 81, has
  
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• Spyro Reignited Trilogy Is a Gorgeous, Fun Nostalgia Trip

  01-09-2018 22:45
  Playing the Spyro Reignited Trilogy is like revisiting an old friend who’s been taking very good care of themselves. Having played levels from now all three Spyro games from the original trilogy, I’ve been consistently hit by waves of nostalgia and the muscle memory of jumps and glides kicking in immediately. But with the new coat of sheen Toys for Bob has brought to those games in remaking them from the ground up, Spyro doesn’t look as good as my memory pictures it — it
  
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• Balloon of mayor Khan in bikini flies over London

  01-09-2018 22:33 via yahoo.com
  Critics of London Mayor Sadiq Khan on Saturday launched a big balloon caricaturing him in a yellow bikini "in retaliation" for the "Baby Trump" blimp he let fly over Westminster in July.The stunt was staged by Yanny Bruere, who describes himself as a free speech advocate, and funded through nearly £60,000 ($78,000, 67,000 euros) in donations on a crowdfunding website.It follows activists flying a giant balloon depicting US President Donald Trump as an orange nappy-clad baby during demonstr
  
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• Bioware Announces Anthem Demo Release Date

  01-09-2018 22:30
  During an Anthem panel at PAX West 2018, Bioware revealed a demo of Anthem will be playable on February 1 for the Xbox One, PS4, and PC.
  The early play session is being considered a VIP demo and will be automatically available to EA Access and Origin Access subscribers at both the Basic and Premier tiers. Those who have pre-ordered Anthem by the demo date will also be able to participate.
  Bioware also clarified that this is an honest-to-goodness demo -- not a technical test -- though the size or
  
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• Anthem Gets A Trailer Today And A Demo Early Next Year

  01-09-2018 22:30
  The latest trailer for Anthem, released alongside PAX West 2018, has some bold statements to make about the potential of its narrative. The trailer promises Anthem will be, "A reinvention of personal narrative in a multiplayer game," which is a bold promise. The trailer also shows off new gameplay, and what will likely some of the important characters you will meet over the course of your adventure.We also got a few details about when players across the world will be able to get their hands on t
  
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• Racist robocalls target black candidate for Florida governor

  01-09-2018 22:26 via yahoo.com
  According to the Tallahassee Democrat newspaper, which first reported on the robocalls, they include jungle noises in the background and a man who pretends to be Gillum, the 39-year-old mayor of Tallahassee, using a minstrel performer's exaggerated accent and speaking about mud huts.It was not clear how many Florida voters received the robocalls on Friday.While denouncing the calls as racist, Gillum spokesman's Geoff Burgan said they should not be given undeserved attention.
  
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• Racist calls mock Florida's black Democratic candidate

  01-09-2018 22:18 via yahoo.com
  Racist phone calls mocking Florida's black Democratic gubernatorial nominee appear to be from a white supremacist podcast that has also taken credit for inflammatory robocalls in Iowa and California.
  
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• George W. Bush Recalls John McCain’s Distaste For ‘Bigots’ And ‘Despots’ In Eulogy

  01-09-2018 22:11 via yahoo.com
  Former President George W. Bush memorialized Arizona Sen. John McCain on
  
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• 2 Americans Stabbed on Train in Amsterdam in Alleged Terrorist Attack

  01-09-2018 22:04 via yahoo.com
  "Based on the suspect's first statements, he had a terrorist motive"
  
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• At National Cathedral, former presidents pay homage as McCain takes his place in history

  01-09-2018 21:59 via yahoo.com
  Former presidents sat in the front pews for a funeral service that brought together dignitaries from both parties.
  
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• Nuclear Throne Dev Just Surprise Revealed a New Game

  01-09-2018 21:56
  Vlambeer, the developer of Nuclear Throne and Luftrausers, celebrated its eighth birthday with quite the surprise at PAX West 2018 — a brand new, never-before-seen game.
  Unexpectedly playable at the Vlambeer booth at PAX, the game is currently untitled, and involves a one-button setup. Moving with the arrow keys, the player controls a ship around a contained field, shooting with the X key.
  On the surface, Vlambeer's next game — which has no planned release date or launch platforms &m
  
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• Bishop Apologizes for 'Too Friendly' Hug With Ariana Grande at Aretha Franklin's Funeral

  01-09-2018 21:43 via yahoo.com
  "Maybe I crossed the border, maybe I was too friendly or familiar.. I apologize"
  
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• Bloodroots Feels Like Samurai Jack Meets Hotline Miami

  01-09-2018 21:40
  Bloodroots’ inspirations were clear to me even before the developers from Paper Cult rattled them off — Jackie Chan movies, Samurai Jack, and Hotline Miami, among them. But rather than just a simple pastiche, the level of this brutal, fast, and fluid action game takes its inspirations and crafts something unique and satisfying.
  Just about anything in Bloodroots can be a weapon. As I stepped into the shoes of a wolf head-wearing lumberjack, I could grab anything from splinters of wood
  
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• Two US citizens hurt in Dutch 'terrorist' knife attack

  01-09-2018 21:15 via yahoo.com
  A knive-wielding man stabbed two bystanders at Amsterdam's main station before he was shot and wounded by police.
  
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• Two US citizens hurt in Dutch 'terrorist' knife attack

  01-09-2018 21:15 via yahoo.com
  Dutch officials Saturday said a knife-wielding attacker who wounded two US citizens at Amsterdam Central Station a day before "had a terrorist motive", as a police probe widened to Germany."Following an initial statement by the suspect it has emerged that the man had a terrorist motive," Amsterdam City Hall announced after police questioned the suspect.US ambassador Pete Hoekstra earlier confirmed that both the victims, who were rushed to hospital after Friday's attack, were American citizens.
  
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• Palestinian refugees angry and dismayed at U.S. for halting funds to U.N. agency

  01-09-2018 21:09 via yahoo.com
  The U.S. announcement on Friday that it will no longer support the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has deepened a cash crisis at the agency, and heightened tensions with the Palestinian leadership.Most are descendants of the roughly 700,000 Palestinians who were driven out of their homes or fled the fighting in the 1948 war that led to Israel's creation.
  
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• Iran rejects Reuters report that Tehran has moved missiles to Iraq

  01-09-2018 20:29 via yahoo.com
  Iran on Saturday rejected a Reuters report that Tehran has moved missiles to Iraq, saying it aimed to hurt Iran's ties with neighbors, the Iranian state news agency IRNA reported.U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Twitter he was "deeply concerned" by the reports that Iran was transferring ballistic missiles into Iraq."Such false and ridiculous news have no purpose other than affecting Iran's foreign relations, especially with its neighbors," Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi sai
  
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• Trump aide's lawyers: He lied to FBI to protect 'his master'

  01-09-2018 20:13 via yahoo.com
  Lawyers for George Papadopoulos say he lied to the FBI because he was seeking a job in the Trump administration.
  
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• Queen officially unveils new Highland Games pavilion at annual Braemar Gathering

  01-09-2018 20:07 via yahoo.com
  The Queen has officially unveiled a new Highland Games pavilion at the annual Braemar Gathering. She joined 15,000 visitors at the event, which is held each year a short distance from the royals' summer retreat on the Balmoral estate. The Aberdeenshire town has hosted the event for 203 years and this year marked the 170th anniversary of Royal Family links. The Queen, wearing a striking jade-green dress suit, was joined by the Duke of Rothesay as well as the Princess Royal and her husband Sir Tim
  
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• 10 Great Sci-Fi Stories to Tide You Over Until Cyberpunk 2077

  01-09-2018 20:00
  
  Now that the world has gotten a look at the ominous sights and sounds of Night City in CD Project Red’s Cyberpunk 2077, we’re hoping we won’t have to wait until 2077 to play it. But since there’s no release date in sight, here’s a comprehensive list of some top-notch, high tech, low-life Cyberpunk media you can jack in to to help ease the wait.
  Don’t expect anything obvious like Blade Runner, The Fifth Element, or Ghost in the Shell on this list, as we’r
  
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• FDA warns against eating food prepared with liquid nitrogen

  01-09-2018 19:32 via yahoo.com
  Most recently, the novelty snacks that have liquid nitrogen added just before consumption to create the "dragon's breath" effect have gained in popularity according to the FDA.
  
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• Spider-Man PS4 Photo Mode Confirmed as Day One Update

  01-09-2018 19:26
  Spider-Man is getting Photo Mode when the game hits PlayStation 4 on September 7.
  Insomniac showed off the robust mode, which will be included in the free Day 1 update, in the brand new Photo Mode trailer, so be sure to check it out below:
  The mode will be accessible from the pause menu and will include a number of lens, filter, and frame settings to choose from, as well as a host of stickers and overlays to help you create the perfect picture.
  For more on Spider-Man, Insomniac outlined pla
  
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• Amsterdam stabbing suspect had 'terrorist' motive, officials say

  01-09-2018 19:26 via yahoo.com
  An Afghan man shot by police at Amsterdam's central station on Friday after stabbing two American tourists had a "terrorist" motive, city officials said on Saturday.The suspect, who was identified as a 19-year-old Afghan with a German residence permit, was questioned on Saturday in hospital where he was being treated for gunshot wounds to his lower body."First statements made by the suspect indicate he had a terrorist motive," Amsterdam city council said in a statement.
  
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• George W. Bush Slipped a Piece of Candy to Michelle Obama at McCain's Funeral and the Internet is Glad

  01-09-2018 19:15 via yahoo.com
  President Bush is seen grabbing a mint from his wife Laura and then passing it to Mrs. Obama who replies "thank you" with a smile.
  
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• The Latest: Amsterdam attack suspect had 'terrorist motive'

  01-09-2018 18:52 via yahoo.com
  AMSTERDAM (AP) — The Latest on stabbings at a train station in Amsterdam (all times local):
  
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• EU urges US to reconsider 'regrettable' decision on UN Palestinian agency

  01-09-2018 18:25 via yahoo.com
  The European Union on Saturday urged the United States to reconsider "its regrettable decision" to halt funding for the United Nations relief and works agency for Palestinian refugees.The EU stressed the importance of continued international support for UNWRA which runs schools for hundreds of Palestinian children across the Palestinian territories, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria."The regrettable decision of the US to no longer be part of this international and multilateral effort leaves a substanti
  
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• Iraq hosts military chiefs from Iran, Russia and Syria

  01-09-2018 18:07 via yahoo.com
  Senior Iraqi military commanders hosted their Russian, Iranian and Syrian counterparts in Baghdad on Saturday to discuss security cooperation and information-sharing in the Middle East, where the Islamic State group continues to carry out attacks.The Iraqi defence ministry said it had received delegations led by their respective deputy chiefs of staff, to "strengthen cooperation and coordination in terms of security and intelligence between these countries".Russia is fighting rebels and jihadist
  
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• What California's Net Neutrality Victory Means for the Rest of the Country

  01-09-2018 18:06 via yahoo.com
  The FCC's deeply unpopular decision gets a Golden State rejoinder.
  
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• US warnings ring hollow as it braces for Assad victory, say experts

  01-09-2018 18:05 via yahoo.com
  The United States appears resigned to the likelihood of a final military victory by Syrian government forces, even as it warns Bashar al-Assad and Moscow against launching a major offensive in the rebel-held northwest, analysts say.US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday accused his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov of "defending" the expected assault by Russian-backed Syrian forces on Idlib province, scene of the last rebel stronghold and home to nearly three million people."The US sees thi
  
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• Trump says Canada not needed in NAFTA deal, warns Congress not to interfere

  01-09-2018 17:53 via yahoo.com
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday there was no need to keep Canada in the North American Free Trade Agreement and warned Congress not to meddle with the trade negotiations or he would terminate the trilateral trade pact altogether. "There is no political necessity to keep Canada in the new NAFTA deal. If we don’t make a fair deal for the U.S. after decades of abuse, Canada will be out," Trump said on Twitter. "Congress should not interfere w/ these negotia
  
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• Cafe blast kills rebel leader in Eastern Ukraine

  01-09-2018 17:44 via yahoo.com
  The leader of Russian-backed separatists in the Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine was killed in an explosion at a cafe on Friday, prompting Russia to accuse Ukraine of assassinating him while Kiev blamed separatist infighting. Rosanna Philpott reports.
  
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• 8 of the best laptop backpacks, based on customer reviews

  01-09-2018 17:30 via yahoo.com
  Although it may not seem like such a daunting task at first, finding the right laptop backpack can be really overwhelming. There are tons of different factors to consider, like what you'll be using it for (work? school? travel?), the size of the laptop sleeve, how functional or comfortable it is, and how much stuff you'll be able to cram inside. And let's not forget about price. Because let's be honest, some of us aren't willing to drop more than $100 on a backpack.  SEE ALSO: 7 of the best
  
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• Meghan McCain's emotional eulogy at John McCain's funeral: 'America was always great'

  01-09-2018 17:20 via yahoo.com
  Meghan McCain eulogized her father's death as "the passing of American greatness," directing her message squarely at President Donald Trump.
  
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• Meghan McCain's emotional eulogy at John McCain's funeral: 'The passing of American greatness'

  01-09-2018 17:19 via yahoo.com
  Meghan McCain eulogized her father's death as "the passing of American greatness," directing her message squarely at President Donald Trump.
  
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• Woman attacks bus with hammer, then drives into man in horrific road rage video

  01-09-2018 17:01 via yahoo.com
  A woman has been filmed smashing a bus window with a hammer before hitting a man with her car.
  
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• Dr. Henry A. Kissinger tribute to John McCain

  01-09-2018 16:59 via yahoo.com
  Sen. John McCain remembered by Dr. Henry A. Kissinger.
  
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• Vanessa Marquez: ER actor shot dead after pointing replica gun at police

  01-09-2018 16:53 via yahoo.com
  Vanessa Marquez, who was in the news last year after accusing George Clooney of blacklisting her from Hollywood, died at a hospital following Thursday's shooting at her apartment in South Pasadena, just outside Los Angeles.The 49-year-old, who also starred in the 1988 film Stand and Deliver, was having a seizure when police arrived, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said on Friday.Paramedics treated Marquez, who improved and began talking with three officers and a mental health clinici
  
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• Florida's Democratic gubernatorial candidate under attack

  01-09-2018 16:51 via yahoo.com
  Andrew Gillum is picking up endorsements, money and plenty of national attention in the aftermath of his suprising upset victory.
  
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• Jimmy McCain reading poem

  01-09-2018 16:45 via yahoo.com
  Son of Sen. John McCain reading "The Requiem."
  
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• The best Nintendo Switch cases (September 2018)

  01-09-2018 16:35 via gamesradar.com
  The best Nintendo Switch cases to protect against the outdoors or hard wooden floors
  
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• Deal on China-backed mega free trade pact likely in November: Singapore

  01-09-2018 16:04 via yahoo.com
  Broad agreement on what would be the world's biggest free trade deal is expected to be reached at a leaders' summit in Singapore in November, the city-state's trade minister said Saturday.The 16-nation Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), which will cover about half the world's population and a third of its GDP, has taken centre stage as Washington embarks on a unilateral, protectionist agenda.The RCEP is backed by China and notably excludes the US, which had been leading another
  
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• From popsicles to Trump tweets: how US-Canada trade talks stalled

  01-09-2018 15:43 via yahoo.com
  It was about 10:30 pm when Chrystia Freeland emerged from a meeting with Robert Lighthizer, saying she had but a few words with the US Trade Representative.Ever concerned about reporters -- her former job -- Freeland had even taken care that afternoon to bring popsicles to the two dozen journalists roasting under the sun overwhelming the US capital.Canada must lift barriers and tariffs, he said.
  
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• Education Secretary DeVos Says She Has 'No Intention' of Using Federal Funds to Arm Teachers

  01-09-2018 15:17 via yahoo.com
  'Congress did not authorize me or the Department to make those decisions'
  
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• Aretha Franklin funeral: Bishop Charles H. Ellis III apologises to Ariana Grande

  01-09-2018 15:00 via yahoo.com
  The bishop responsible for officiating Aretha Franklin's funeral has apologised to singer Ariana Grande after being criticised for the way he touched her on stage.Bishop Charles H. Ellis III had an awkward interaction with Grande after she performed “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman”.Images of the moment showed Ellis with his arm around an uncomfortable-looking Grande, with one hand above her waist and his fingers pressing against the right side of her chest.
  
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• Two US citizens stabbed in possible terror attack at Amsterdam station

  01-09-2018 13:35 via yahoo.com
  Two bystanders who were seriously injured in a knife attack at Amsterdam's Central Station are US citizens, the US ambassador said Saturday. "We are aware that both victims were US citizens and have been in touch with them and their families," Pete Hoekstra said in a statement. Police shot and wounded a 19-year-old Afghan man with a German residency permit. He stabbed the two people at the Dutch capital's busy station in the city centre on Friday. "We are seriously taking into account that
  
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• Palestinians condemn US ending funding for UN refugee agency

  01-09-2018 13:20 via yahoo.com
  RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The U.S. decision to end its decades of funding for the U.N. agency that aids Palestinian refugees and their descendants is "an attack on the rights of the Palestinian people," Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's spokesman said Saturday.
  
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• China evacuates 127,000 people as heavy rains lash Guangdong: Xinhua

  01-09-2018 12:18 via yahoo.com
  China has evacuated 127,000 people in the southern province of Guangdong due to heavy rains, the official Xinhua news agency said Saturday, citing local authorities.Rains affecting more than 1.2 million residents across 27 counties in eastern Guangdong have left two people dead and two missing, and have caused more than 1 billion yuan ($146 million) worth of damage, including to 44,700 hectares of farmland, Xinhua said.China is forced to evacuate hundreds of thousands of residents of flood-prone
  
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• Blast strikes north Syria town

  01-09-2018 12:10 via yahoo.com
  A blast killed at least one person in a region of north Syria controlled by Turkey-backed Syrian rebel groups, a witness and a war monitor said on Saturday.The explosion in Azaz was caused by a car bomb, said the war monitor, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, and hit a sit-in to demand new elections to the local council, the witness said.The Observatory said one person was killed and others injured.
  
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• Russia's Lavrov says U.S. sanctions counter-productive: TASS

  01-09-2018 12:06 via yahoo.com
  U.S. sanctions against Russia are counter-productive but Moscow is ready for dialogue once the U.S. side is ready for talks with mutual respect, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday, TASS state news agency reported."Not for the first time we highlight that the permanent buildup of sanctions pressure without any facts that would justify such sanctions is counter-productive and push relations into an impasse," Lavrov said."Once our partners are ready to talk on the basis of mutu
  
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