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• The Last Front-Engined Chevrolet C7 Corvette Just Sold for $2,700,000

  28-06-2019 23:51 via news.yahoo.com
  All proceeds from the sale of the final C7 Corvette will go to the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
  
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• Suspect Arrested, Charged With the Kidnapping and Murder of MacKenzie Lueck

  28-06-2019 23:42 via news.yahoo.com
  "This is one of the most difficult phone calls I've ever made," Brown said at the press conference about notifying the family. "We are devastated and heartbroken by this news,"
  
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• Long Island Mother Allegedly Admitted to Killing Twins with Her 'Bare Hands'

  28-06-2019 23:38 via news.yahoo.com
  A mother allegedly admitted to killing her twins with her "bare hands" before attempting suicide by cop, court documents and officials revealed Friday.
  
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• Crackdown 3 Gets A New Update With A Wingsuit

  28-06-2019 23:30
  Publisher: Microsoft Game StudiosDeveloper: Sumo DigitalRelease: February 15, 2019 Rating: MaturePlatform: Xbox One, PC
  When Crackdown 3 came out earlier this year, people were a little conflicted about the game for different reasons. Some felt that there just wasn't enough variety in the gameplay minute-to-minute and it looks like the developers have heard that feedback. While there's no huge overhaul to the game or anything like that, those that enjoy or were on the cusp of enjoying Crackdown
  
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• Stock markets mostly up as crunch G20 summit gets underway

  28-06-2019 23:29 via news.yahoo.com
  European and US stocks climbed on Friday as investors kept a watch on developments at a Group of 20 summit in Japan, where US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping are due for a high-stakes discussion on trade.
  
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• Harris vs. Biden showdown was most-watched Democratic primary debate in history

  28-06-2019 23:28 via news.yahoo.com
  Sen. Kamala Harris sparring with former vice president Joe Biden apparently made good TV.
  
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• 'I killed them with my bare hands,' Long Island suspect in twins' murder told mom

  28-06-2019 23:25 via news.yahoo.com
  Tenia Campbell, 24, of Medford, was arrested in the deaths of her daughters Jasmine and Jaida, who were found inside Campbell's vehicle at the entrance to a park in Montauk on Thursday.
  
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• S&P 500 ends up 17% in year's first half, best since 1997

  28-06-2019 23:21 via news.yahoo.com
  Wall Street stocks advanced Friday, concluding a banner first half of the year even as a prolonged US-China trade war led to losses on the week.The broad-based S&P 500 finished the session at 2,941.76, up 0.6 percent for the day.As it has all week, Friday's session was shadowed by anticipation of talks between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
  
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• All Joe Biden Had to Do Was Look Moderate, and He Blew It

  28-06-2019 23:19 via news.yahoo.com
  If Joe Biden were smart . . . I’ll just pause here till the laughs die down.Biden had a lane all to himself in the debate Thursday night, but he couldn’t stay in it. He blew it, as we all knew he would, because he’s Joe Biden. The last time there was an open field for the Democratic nomination, he achieved all of 1 percent in Iowa. Holding Barack Obama’s coat for eight years is his most impressive achievement. It’s just about the only thing he brags about, unless yo
  
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• Alabama district attorney may not pursue charges against woman whose unborn baby was shot

  28-06-2019 23:18 via news.yahoo.com
  Marshae Jones was indicted this week on manslaughter charges after her unborn child was shot and killed.
  
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• The Party of Illegal Immigration

  28-06-2019 23:16 via news.yahoo.com
  There didn’t seem much room for Democrats to move left on immigration, but they’ve found it.On the first night of the Democratic debates, Julian Castro made a big issue of his call to repeal Section 1325 of Title 8 of the United States Code, which says it’s a federal crime to enter the country without authorization. This felt like a ploy for attention from the periphery of the second-tier debate stage, yet last night seven out of the ten candidates raised their hands for the id
  
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• Stocks close out rocky quarter with solid gains

  28-06-2019 23:16 via news.yahoo.com
  Wall Street ended a wobbly week with broad gains Friday, closing the books on June with its biggest monthly gain since January.June marked a sharp about-face from May, when traders fled to safer holdings because of increased anxiety over the trade war between the U.S. and China, and signs of slowing global economic growth.Despite lingering worries over trade, investors pushed stocks higher for much of this month after the Federal Reserve raised expectations that it is prepared to cut interest ra
  
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• Landfill Investigated Amid Search for Missing Virginia 2-Year-Old

  28-06-2019 23:13 via news.yahoo.com
  The search is still on for a Hampton toddler who went missing Monday morning. Hampton Police focused on the city landfill on Thursday four days days after 2-year-old Noah Tomlin went missing.
  
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• 'A colossal mistake': GOP-controlled Senate votes down measure blocking Iran military strike

  28-06-2019 23:09 via news.yahoo.com
  The GOP-controlled Senate defeated a bill that would have required Donald Trump to get explicit congressional approval for a military strike on Iran.
  
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• Trump Supreme Court pick Kavanaugh delivered the goods for conservatives

  28-06-2019 22:58 via news.yahoo.com
  President Donald Trump's appointee Brett Kavanaugh consistently delivered during his first term as a justice for conservatives who had hoped he would move the U.S. Supreme Court further to the right while still managing to keep a low profile following his acrimonious Senate confirmation process.As the top U.S. judicial body wrapped up nine months of work on Thursday, Kavanaugh's record showed he was in lockstep with the court's four other conservative members.At least based on his first term, Ka
  
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• Fox News Anchor Chris Wallace: Joe Biden ‘Looked Like a Wimp’

  28-06-2019 22:55 via news.yahoo.com
  Fox News anchor Chris Wallace didn’t hold back on Friday while talking about Thursday night’s Democratic primary debate, highlighting a much-discussed moment to call Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden a “wimp.”At the end of a contentious debate exchange with Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA), in which the California lawmaker called him out for opposing federally mandated school busing, Biden abruptly cut himself off. “My time’s up, I’m sorry,” the ex-ve
  
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• Hedge-Fund Heir Found Guilty of Murdering Father After Allowance Was Cut

  28-06-2019 22:51 via news.yahoo.com
  Thomas Gilbert Jr., the adult son of a successful New York City hedge-fund manager, has been found guilty of the 2015 murder of his father after an alleged dispute over his weekly allowance.The New York jury reportedly found him guilty of three out of four charges, including “second-degree murder and weapon possession charges.” Gilbert’s five-week trial had been delayed in the years since the murder in order to determine whether or not he was mentally fit to stand trial.Af
  
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• Report: Apple to shift assembly of Mac Pro from US to China

  28-06-2019 22:49 via news.yahoo.com
  Apple will manufacture its new Mac Pro computer in China, shifting away from a U.S. assembly line it had been using for that product in recent years, according to a report published Friday.The company intends to assemble the new Mac Pro in a factory near Shanghai, according to The Wall Street Journal , which cited unidentified people familiar with the plan.Apple issued a statement saying the new Mac Pro will be designed and engineered in California, but wouldn't say where it will be assembled.
  
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• Tesla provides update on the Model S that burst into flames for no apparent reason

  28-06-2019 22:38 via news.yahoo.com
  This past April, a parked Model S in Shanghai caught fire for seemingly no reason at all. The harrowing incident, which was captured on video, occurred in a parking garage and generated a lot of unanswered questions about the safety of Tesla vehicles. Indeed, we've seen a handful of stories involving Tesla vehicles spontaneously catching fire in the past and, more often than not, we get nothing from Tesla aside from a quick blurb that a given incident represented an "extraordinarily unusual occu
  
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• 2020 Democratic presidential candidates back health care for illegal immigrants

  28-06-2019 22:34 via news.yahoo.com
  Former New Mexico Republican Governor Susana Martinez says America has become a magnet for illegal immigration with promises of free health care.
  
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• Senate Rejects Proposal to Curtail Trump's Options in Iran

  28-06-2019 22:20 via news.yahoo.com
  (Bloomberg) -- The Senate rejected legislation that would require President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval for military action in Iran -- one of the few measures considered by the Republican-led chamber to curtail his war-making ability.The 50-40 vote Friday was far short of the 60 needed to adopt the measure. The vote began just after 5 a.m., and was kept open for about 10 hours to allow the six senators running for president to fly back from the Democratic debates in Miami.Four Re
  
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• Harris gets personal, delivers civil rights blow to Biden

  28-06-2019 22:16 via news.yahoo.com
  Kamala Harris spoke slowly but bluntly as she stared at Joe Biden, then began treating him as a hostile witness.It was a powerful, searing line of attack against Biden, who served as vice president to the first black president.Biden entered back-to-back nights of Democratic presidential debates in Miami as the leading candidate.
  
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• Conservative organization using claims of 'secret list' of liberal judges to rally Republican base

  28-06-2019 22:13 via news.yahoo.com
  The Judicial Crisis Network, a conservative organization instrumental in the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation fight, is calling on 2020 Democratic candidates to release what it says is a secret list of potential nominees for the Supreme Court.
  
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• All of the Reasons Why the Glock 46 Gun Dominates

  28-06-2019 22:12 via news.yahoo.com
  The striker is also significantly redesigned, with a new backplate on the rear of the slide.Glock GmbH is criticized by some for being one of the least innovative companies in the gun industry. The basic design of a Glock pistol has changed very little from the original Generation 1 Glock: the majority of changes through the generations are slight changes to the trigger layout and the addition of rails and other ergonomic features. This has led some to say that Glock cannot innovate.However, the
  
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• US Supreme Court to take up 'Dreamers' case

  28-06-2019 22:07 via news.yahoo.com
  The US Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear a challenge to President Donald Trump's attempt to shut down a program that shields hundreds of thousands of young undocumented immigrants from deportation.President Barack Obama signed an executive order in 2012 protecting the young immigrants known as "Dreamers" from deportation but Trump, who takes a hardline stance on immigration, moved to end the program after taking office.
  
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• Dem debates spark fundraising gusher for breakout stars

  28-06-2019 22:07 via news.yahoo.com
  Candidates are rushing to raise money before Sunday's campaign finance deadline.
  
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• Senate fails to limit Trump war powers amid Iran tensions

  28-06-2019 22:01 via news.yahoo.com
  Political unease over the White House's tough talk against Iran is reviving questions about President Donald Trump's ability to order military strikes without approval from Congress.The Senate fell short Friday, in a 50-40 vote, on an amendment to a sweeping Defense bill that would require congressional support before Trump acts.
  
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• James and Dave Franco are making a Doom movie

  28-06-2019 22:01 via gamesradar.com
  Masters of Doom is coming to TV
  
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• Mosey back to Midgar with $18 off Final Fantasy 7 Remake

  28-06-2019 22:00 via gamesradar.com
  This deal is positively (one-winged) angelic.
  
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• Gears 5: All of Our New Gameplay, Information, and More!

  28-06-2019 21:45
  
  June's IGN First game is Gears 5! We're gearing up for the third-person shooter sequel's release date of September 10 by diving deep into Escape, the brand-new PvE multiplayer mode. We'll have new gameplay video, game details, and much more for this PC and Xbox One game.
  This page will serve as a continually updated hub of everything we're doing all month long. Take a look at the list below and catch up on anything you've missed!
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• Grab This Survivor 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible

  28-06-2019 21:40 via news.yahoo.com
  Cruising with the top down in this vintage favorite is like a dream come true. Few cars elicit the same level of excitement as the Ford Mustang. From the brash styling to the in-your-face performance, the iconic pony car appeals to a broach range of people. This 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible is especially compelling, considering it hasn’t been outfitted with crazy mods or cosmetic changes, sticking closely to its original appearance and feel.A vintage burgundy coat of paint doesn’t h
  
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• Mini-Maduro targeted as US turns screws on Venezuela leader's son

  28-06-2019 21:39 via news.yahoo.com
  The US has imposed sanctions on Nicolasito, 29, who claims to be an economist and a flautist and has faced claims of nepotismNicolás Maduro Guerra, son of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro, is allegedly a major player in the country’s gold trade. Photograph: Juan Barreto/AFP/Getty ImagesThe Trump administration has slapped sanctions on the son of Nicolás Maduro, in the latest attempt to tighten the screws on Venezuela’s embattled leader.The move by the U
  
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• Famous 1965 Kirkham Cobra Could Be All Yours

  28-06-2019 21:38 via news.yahoo.com
  This car rose to notoriety when it was showcased by Ford at SEMA. You don’t really get many chances in life to own a celebrity, but this 1965 Kirkham Cobra is just one of those opportunities. While some might dismiss it as just another Cobra replica, this one stands apart from others in quality and some critical details. Thanks to Fast Lane Classic Cars Inc. this amazing roadster will pass into the hands of someone new.While some Cobra replicas might look a lot like the original but are de
  
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• 1970 Plymouth Superbird Project Up For Sale on Craigslist

  28-06-2019 21:38 via news.yahoo.com
  Here's what a sub-$100k Superbird looks like.You never can tell what will pop up for sale on Craigslist, but a 1970 Plymouth Superbird is probably one of the last cars you'd expect someone to try selling on a $5 listing. According to the listing, this particular Superbird has been sitting for 10 years, and while the car appears to be all there, it looks to be in fairly rough condition in need of a full restoration. As such, the listing price of $70,000 seems like an absolute steal compared to th
  
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• Planned Parenthood Can Keep Performing Abortions in Missouri, For Now

  28-06-2019 21:33 via news.yahoo.com
  A hearing commission granted an emergency stay
  
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• Catholic Bishop Escorts Migrants over Border to Protest U.S. Immigration Policy

  28-06-2019 21:22 via news.yahoo.com
  A Catholic bishop escorted migrants across a bridge spanning the U.S.–Mexico border on Friday in an act of protest against U.S. immigration policy.El Paso bishop Mark Seitz escorted groups of migrants back and forth across the Lerdo International Bridge as part of his “Faith Action” protest against the Trump administration's Migrant Protection Protocols, which require that certain asylum-seekers remain in Mexico while their claims are being adjudicated.Some 15,000 asylum-s
  
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• Get a job: New World Interactive, Cold Iron Studios, and more are hiring now!

  28-06-2019 21:21
  Here are just some of the many, many positions being advertised right now on the Gamasutra Job Board. ...
  
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• 5 things we learned from two nights of Democratic debates

  28-06-2019 21:17 via news.yahoo.com
  The marathon rat-a-tat-tat of the first Democratic presidential debates of the 2020 cycle is now behind us. Did we learn something?
  
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• NYC Rejects Federal Funds Over Abortion Doctors' ‘Gag Rule’

  28-06-2019 21:15 via news.yahoo.com
  (Bloomberg) -- New York City’s public hospital system will reject $1.3 million in federal funds after President Donald Trump’s administration imposed a “gag rule” preventing doctors and nurses from giving their patients information and counseling about abortion, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Friday.The rule, upheld in a June 20 decision by the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in the Ninth Circuit, allows the Trump administration to enforce a rule finalized earlier this year that
  
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• Debate takeaways: Biden slips, Harris soars, Dems tilt left

  28-06-2019 21:08 via news.yahoo.com
  The first TV debates of the 2020 White House primaries have underlined Joe Biden's vulnerability to a younger generation in a Democratic Party that is leaning increasingly to the left.The two-night event -- sometimes tense, often compelling -- that concluded Thursday in Miami introduced American voters to the top 20 Democrats aiming to challenge Republican incumbent Donald Trump next year.The most experienced, best-known candidate in the campaign came under repeated assault Thursday, notably fro
  
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• One Person in Custody in Connection With Death of Missing Student Mackenzie Lueck

  28-06-2019 21:02 via news.yahoo.com
  One Person in Custody in Connection With Death of Missing Student Mackenzie Lueck
  
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• Ford Cutting 12,000 Jobs in Europe as Global Restructuring Continues

  28-06-2019 20:57 via news.yahoo.com
  Plant closings and production cuts in Europe will also happen by the end of 2020 while "Smart Redesign" continues at the automaker, even as demand for its SUVs and pickups continues to rage in the U.S.
  
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• Ford Adds 12,000 Job Cuts in Europe to Its Global Restructuring Plans

  28-06-2019 20:57 via news.yahoo.com
  Plant closings and production cuts in Europe will also happen by the end of 2020 while "Smart Redesign" continues at the automaker, even as demand for its SUVs and pickups continues to rage in the U.S.
  
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• US sanctions Maduro's son as it raises pressure on Venezuela

  28-06-2019 20:54 via news.yahoo.com
  The Trump administration on Friday announced sanctions on the son of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a move to increase pressure on family members of top officials backing the socialist leader and suspected of corruption.The action by the U.S. Treasury Department freezes any U.S. assets belonging to Nicolas Maduro Jr. and prohibits American from doing business with him."Maduro's regime was built on fraudulent elections, and his inner circle lives in luxury off the proceeds of corruption w
  
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• Man found with dismembered wife gets 9-year prison sentence

  28-06-2019 20:45 via news.yahoo.com
  A man who was found at a Kansas storage unit with his dismembered wife's remains and two of their children was sentenced Friday to nearly nine years in prison for charges not related to his wife's death.Justin Rey, 26, was sentenced on three felony counts of sexual exploitation of a child, as well as misdemeanor counts of child endangerment and contributing to a child's misconduct.The exploitation charges do not involve Rey's children and instead stem from photos of teenagers found on Rey's phon
  
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• Kamala Harris was great, Joe Biden wasn't and the second Democratic debate was nuts (in a good way)

  28-06-2019 20:44 via news.yahoo.com
  Kamala Harris went after Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg was smooth and Marianne Williamson was weird. The second Democratic debate was nuts in a good way.
  
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• 2020 Vision: Kamala Harris takes a victory lap

  28-06-2019 20:35 via news.yahoo.com
  Fresh off her commanding performance at Thursday night's debate, the California senator appeared on several morning talk shows, and responded to criticism Joe Biden's campaign that her attack on his record on race was a "low blow."
  
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• Gumi lays off 32 with closure of Gumi Europe

  28-06-2019 20:34
  Gumi has shut down both its Paris-based Gumi Europe studio and the mobile game Brave Frontier: The Last Summoner it had developed....
  
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• Days Gone Challenge Mode Released Today

  28-06-2019 20:30
  Days Gone's latest free content update adds a standalone Challenge Mode, which will see 12 weeks of challenges added to the Sony Bend PS4 exclusive game. Players can take part in the first challenge, "Surrounded," starting today.
  As detailed in the latest Days Gone patch notes on Reddit, the first free DLC challenge "Surrounded" pits players against a never-ending horde of Freakers. Players will have to use weapons, the environment, and whatever traps are at their disposal to take down Freakers,
  
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• Iran complains to UN over US spy drone

  28-06-2019 20:22 via news.yahoo.com
  Iran said Friday it had formally lodged a complaint to the UN Security Council over a US drone it says violated its airspace, Tasnim news agency reported.Iran "filed a complaint to the UN Security Council and the organisation's Secretary General after a US spy drone violated Iran's airspace and was shot down," Tasnim quoted deputy foreign minister Gholamhossein Dehghani as saying.
  
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