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• Uber lost more than $1 billion in the first quarter

  30-05-2019 23:53 via rss.cnn.com
  Uber said Thursday it lost more than $1 billion in the first three months of 2019, in the latest sign that the company has a long and uncertain road ahead to profitability.
  
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• The UK gets its first but limited 5G network

  30-05-2019 23:53 via rss.cnn.com
  The United Kingdom has joined the fray with the launch of its 5G network, the next generation of ultra-fast wireless connections.
  
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• Ammonia on Pluto’s Surface Points to Liquid Water Underground

  30-05-2019 23:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Signs of ammonia on Pluto's surface may hint at liquid water underground. (Credit: NASA/JHUAPL/SWRI)The New Horizons spacecraft, which flew past Pluto in 2015, is still making new findings. Most recently, researchers used its data to find traces of ammonia on Pluto’s surface. Intriguingly, the ammonia lines up with a cracked region called Virgil Fossae, which has mounds of water ice and shows signs of past tectonic activity. Because ammonia is eventually destroyed in environments like Plut
  
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• Critics say FCC report overstates broadband availability

  30-05-2019 23:11 via abcnews.go.com
  The Federal Communications Commission's broadband report is being hammered by critics who say it paints too rosy a view of high-speed internet availability in the U.S.
  
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• Tornado warning? In East, storm season brings bewilderment

  30-05-2019 23:05 via abcnews.go.com
  Some recent tornadoes have edged into parts of the East Coast, where many people are not conditioned to hear or heed warnings
  
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• Uber's first-quarter losses reach $1B despite revenue growth

  30-05-2019 22:25 via nbcnews.com
  Uber went public three weeks ago and its shares have been trading below its IPO price ever since.
  
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• Fighting the Gender Stereotypes That Warp Biomedical Research

  30-05-2019 22:25 via nytimes.com
  Female animals were once deemed too hormonal and messy for science. Some scientists warn it’s not enough to just use more female lab rats.
  
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• Facebook shareholders pressed for checks on Mark Zuckerberg's power. They failed

  30-05-2019 22:00 via rss.cnn.com
  A growing number of lawmakers and Facebook insiders are raising concerns about whether the company, and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg, have too much power. On Thursday, Facebook shareholders made a similar case to Zuckerberg and other Facebook executives.
  
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• Report: NASA's major projects busting budgets, schedules

  30-05-2019 22:00 via abcnews.go.com
  NASA's major projects are busting budgets and schedules like never before
  
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• Striking satellite imagery reveals multiple wildfires blazing across northern Alberta

  30-05-2019 18:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  A satellite view of the Chuckegg Creek wildfire near High Level, Alberta in Canada on May 26, 2019.
  With unusual heat refusing to loosen its grip on Western Canada, ten out-of-control wildfires are now burning in northern Alberta.Thanks to the hot, dry weather and rising winds, officials in Alberta were concerned on Tuesday (May 29) that the Chuckegg Creek fire near High Level, Alberta could lead to "blow-up fire behavior." The fire has already scorched 580 square miles — an area larger
  
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• Fox gives air time to China news anchor to address trade war

  30-05-2019 17:36 via nbcnews.com
  While Beijing is notoriously restrictive with visas for American journalists, China has been engaging more with U.S. media on American soil.
  
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• What to wear on Mars: A look at the future of spacesuit technology

  30-05-2019 17:06 via rss.cnn.com
  Extraterrestrial travel is all the rage: Elon Musk's SpaceX has pledged to put the first humans on Mars. Amazon chief Jeff Bezos has his sights set on the moon. And NASA wants to speed up its plan to send astronauts back into deep space.
  
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• 'It's an enemy of women': Saudi sisters recount how an app kept them down — until they tricked it

  30-05-2019 16:36 via nbcnews.com
  The smartphone app, which provides access to government services, has drawn scrutiny for its role in perpetuating Saudi Arabia’s guardianship system.
  
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• Space junk poses terrifying threats. Here's what that means for SpaceX's megaconstellation

  30-05-2019 14:49 via rss.cnn.com
  SpaceX fired 60 small satellites into orbit last week, the first installment of an internet-beaming megaconstellation that the company hopes will grow to include thousands of satellites in just a few years.
  
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• Apple and WhatsApp hit back at UK 'ghost proposal' on encryption

  30-05-2019 14:49 via rss.cnn.com
  Big Tech is raising concerns about a "ghost proposal" from UK spies that would allow them to eavesdrop on encrypted messages.
  
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• In U.S.-China trade war, rare earth elements are latest flashpoint

  30-05-2019 13:33 via nbcnews.com
  The elements are a crucial component of products that cut across the U.S. economy, not only in the tech sector but the energy, automobile and defense industries as well.
  
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• Facebook shareholders press for more checks on Mark Zuckerberg's power

  30-05-2019 12:38 via rss.cnn.com
  A growing number of lawmakers and Facebook insiders are raising concerns about whether the company, and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg, have too much power. Now, Facebook shareholders are about to make a similar case to Zuckerberg and other Facebook executives.
  
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• Mahathir urges US to talk with China, accept its greatness

  30-05-2019 12:23 via abcnews.go.com
  Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is calling for talks to resolve ongoing trade dispute between Washington and Beijing and is urging the world to accept China's technological prowess
  
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• Days after woman's miracle rescue, 2nd hiker found dead in Hawaii - ABC News

  30-05-2019 11:11 via abcnews.go.com
  Days after woman's miracle rescue, 2nd hiker found dead in Hawaii  ABC NewsThe body of a missing hiker was found in Hawaii  CNNLost Hawaii hiker on her emotional rescue: "My heart fell through my feet"  CBS This MorningHawaii hiker says she followed a ‘voice’ down an unfamiliar trail. Then she got lost for 17 days  Q13 News SeattleMissing Hawaiian Hiker Found Dead 5 Days After Yoga Teacher Located Alive: 'He Is Our Sunshine'  Yahoo En
  
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• As Everest Melts, Bodies Are Emerging From the Ice - The New York Times

  30-05-2019 11:01 via nytimes.com
  As Everest Melts, Bodies Are Emerging From the Ice  The New York TimesNepalese Government Considering New Regulations For Mount Everest Climbers | NBC Nightly News  NBC NewsThese Are the Victims of a Deadly Climbing Season at Mount Everest  The New York TimesHow one of the deadliest seasons on Mount Everest unfolded, leading to 11 deaths  ABC NewsNepal marks 1st Everest ascent amid debate over permits  Fox NewsView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Safe Or Scary? The Shifting Reputation Of Glyphosate, AKA Roundup - NPR

  30-05-2019 11:00 via npr.org
  Safe Or Scary? The Shifting Reputation Of Glyphosate, AKA Roundup  NPRRoundup lawsuits mount in Minnesota  Star TribuneMinnesotans file more lawsuits against weedkiller Roundup  KMSP-TVView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Rescuers scour waters for survivors after Danube boat disaster leaves seven dead, 21 missing - The Washington Post

  30-05-2019 10:06 via washingtonpost.com
  Rescuers scour waters for survivors after Danube boat disaster leaves seven dead, 21 missing  The Washington PostTourist boat capsizes on Danube, several dead  Guardian NewsBoat Sinks in Danube, Killing at Least 7 on Tour of Budapest  The New York TimesSouth Korean victims of Budapest boat crash weren't wearing life jackets: authorities  CNNHungary: Seven dead and many missing after boat capsizes in Budapest  BBC NewsView full coverage on Google
  
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• Google Maps speed limits and radar locations arrive in 40 countries - Engadget

  30-05-2019 09:22 via engadget.com
  Google Maps speed limits and radar locations arrive in 40 countries  EngadgetGoogle Maps Expands the Ability to See Speed Cameras  Thurrott.comHow to Share Your Live Location With Someone Using Google Maps  Gadgets 360How Google Maps’ new feature could save you from a speeding ticket  TechRadarGoogle Maps adds ability to see speed limits and speed traps in 40+ countries  TechCrunchView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Facebook isn't deleting the fake Pelosi video. Should it?

  30-05-2019 09:18 via abcnews.go.com
  Facebook doesn't ban false news or misleading video. Should it?
  
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• White House Military Office, Navy officials emailed about moving USS John McCain before Trump Japan visit - CNN

  30-05-2019 08:40 via cnn.com
  White House Military Office, Navy officials emailed about moving USS John McCain before Trump Japan visit  CNNMeghan McCain bashes 'child' Trump after report WH wanted USS McCain moved; president says he was unaware  Fox NewsWhite House Wanted USS John McCain ‘Out of Sight’ During Trump Japan Visit  The Wall Street JournalWSJ: White House wanted USS John McCain 'out of sight'  CNNNavy probing troops' unofficial 'Make Aircrew Great Again' patche
  
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• 'Don't say we didn't warn you:' Chinese state media issues ominous warning to US - CNN

  30-05-2019 08:11 via cnn.com
  'Don't say we didn't warn you:' Chinese state media issues ominous warning to US  CNNChina may cut "rare earths" exports to U.S.  CBS NewsChina willing to meet reasonable rare earth demand from other countries  ReutersChina news: Did China just issue threat about Earth's rare minerals CRUCIAL to US?  Express.co.ukWe All Need to Calm Down About Rare Earths  BloombergView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Gunnarsson's OT plea: 'Need one more chance' - ESPN

  30-05-2019 07:50 via espn.com
  Gunnarsson's OT plea: 'Need one more chance'  ESPNBenFred: Bruising, bloodied Blues made history with a game that honored it  STLtoday.comBlues vs Bruins NHL betting picks and predictions: Aggressive D should have bettors looking at total  Covers.comStanley Cup Today: Bruins look to extend their series lead in Game 2  The Boston GlobeStanley Cup Playoffs Daily - Bruins-Blues Game 2 FAQ  ESPNView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Fears of prolonged trade war weigh on Asia stocks; bonds rally - Investing.com

  30-05-2019 07:43 via investing.com
  Fears of prolonged trade war weigh on Asia stocks; bonds rally  Investing.comTOKYO (Reuters) - Asian stocks tracked Wall Street losses on Thursday as the latest exchanges between Beijing and Washington signaled the heightened risk ...View full coverage on Google News
  
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• Do you really need 10 000 steps a day? - Health24

  30-05-2019 07:38 via health24.com
  Do you really need 10 000 steps a day?  Health24Among older women, 10,000 steps per day not needed for lower mortality  Medical Xpress10,000 Steps Per Day? Fitness Trackers Push It, But How Many Do You Really Need? : Shots - Health News  NPROlder women can improve their life expectancy by taking just 4,400 steps a day  Daily MailIs the 10,000-steps per day goal a myth for women?  ABC NewsView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Foul ball off bat of Cubs player Albert Almora Jr. strikes child; play briefly halted - Fox News

  30-05-2019 07:25 via foxnews.com
  Foul ball off bat of Cubs player Albert Almora Jr. strikes child; play briefly halted  Fox NewsFoul Ball Appears To Injure Young Child At Cubs-Astros Game [Update]  DeadspinPassan -- MLB parks need full protective netting before it's too late  ESPNYoung fan struck by foul ball during Astros-Cubs game  ChronChild struck by foul ball in Houston, taken to hospital  Yahoo NewsView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Anderson on winning RBI: 'Payback' after beaning - ESPN

  30-05-2019 06:53 via espn.com
  Anderson on winning RBI: 'Payback' after beaning  ESPNPresenting what is undoubtedly one of the worst (or greatest) first pitches in baseball history  The Washington PostWATCH: White Sox employee's wild first pitch plunks photographer's cam  WSB RadioTorrential rains keeping Chicago White Sox groundskeeper Bossard busy  Chicago Daily HeraldWhite Sox employee's ceremonial first pitch goes hilariously awry  Today ShowView full coverage on Google Ne
  
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• Report: Dubs view Kawhi as bigger problem than Harden - NBCSports.com

  30-05-2019 06:22 via nbcsports.com
  Report: Dubs view Kawhi as bigger problem than Harden  NBCSports.comAre The Raptors Really Favorites Against The Warriors?  FiveThirtyEightWe didn't talk about Kawhi Leonard: Steve Kerr explains Gregg Popovich dinner | The Jump  ESPNToronto Raptors: 4 Ways the NBA Finals Could End  FanSidedWarriors vs Raptors NBA betting picks and predictions: Toronto to take advantage with KD out  Covers.comView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Debuts To Gushing Praise From ‘Star Wars’ Legends - Deadline

  30-05-2019 06:03 via deadline.com
  Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Debuts To Gushing Praise From ‘Star Wars’ Legends  DeadlineStar Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is so ambitious Disneyland fans may not be ready for it  Los Angeles Times'Star Wars': Galaxy's Edge: Here's your guide on how to visit the newest Disneyland realm  Yahoo MoviesMillennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run review: Star Wars Land’s ride wows  PolygonDisney's Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run is a fully realized
  
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• Teasing And Bullying Kids About Their Weight Is Linked To Increased Weight Gain : Shots - Health News - NPR

  30-05-2019 06:01 via npr.org
  Teasing And Bullying Kids About Their Weight Is Linked To Increased Weight Gain : Shots - Health News  NPRSchool can be tough on kids who have overweight or obesity. They're often cruelly teased and bullied. And this type of bullying may lead to long-term ...
  
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• The incredible shrinking ... Bernie Sanders? - CNN

  30-05-2019 05:44 via cnn.com
  The incredible shrinking ... Bernie Sanders?  CNNDemocrats worry Bernie Sanders could play spoiler | TheHill  The HillFirst 2020 debate puts Democrats on edge  POLITICOJoe Biden, Bernie Sanders and Enthusiasm  The Wall Street JournalBernie Sanders should be out in front in the Democratic primary. So why isn’t he?  The Washington PostView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Asian markets dig deeper hole as selloff continues - MarketWatch

  30-05-2019 05:37 via marketwatch.com
  Asian markets dig deeper hole as selloff continues  MarketWatchAsian shares were mostly lower Thursday after another round of selling on Wall Street and investor worries about a trade war.View full coverage on Google News
  
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• Energy drinks: Here's what they do to your heart - WKYT

  30-05-2019 05:21 via wkyt.com
  Energy drinks: Here's what they do to your heart  WKYTEnergy drink study finds heart risk, but don’t blame caffeine  SlashGearEnergy drinks may be linked to frightening side effects for your heart  MarketWatchEnergy drinks may have unintended health risks  CNNEnergy drinks may cause heart risks: Study  ABC NewsView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Kutcher testifies he knocked on slain woman's door in 2001 - WTHR

  30-05-2019 05:13 via wthr.com
  Kutcher testifies he knocked on slain woman's door in 2001  WTHRAshton Kutcher Takes Witness Stand in Murder Trial  Inside EditionAshton Kutcher Was 'Freaking Out' After Date's Murder Because His Fingerprints Were on Her Door  PEOPLE.comAshton Kutcher testifies he knocked on slain woman's door  KRON4Kutcher testifies he knocked on slain woman's door in 2001  KXAN.comView full coverage on Google News
  
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• China dangles a potentially harmful new threat in trade war

  30-05-2019 05:13 via abcnews.go.com
  Raising stakes in trade fight, China hits back at US by threatening to cut off supplies of key minerals
  
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• 13 straight days of tornadoes shatter US twister record, leave heartland storm-weary - AccuWeather.com

  30-05-2019 05:04 via accuweather.com
  13 straight days of tornadoes shatter US twister record, leave heartland storm-weary  AccuWeather.comTrump calls Ohio governor to offer support after tornadoes | TheHill  The Hill'Seek shelter immediately!': Texas braces as tornadoes continue assault on nation  USA TODAYNWS confirms 8 tornadoes touched down in Ohio Monday night  WJW FOX 8 News ClevelandCities are not tornado-free zones, as Dayton just showed. Map your safety plan in advance: Walter Topp (O
  
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• Crash Kills 4 Members of Church Choir en Route to Revival Meeting - The New York Times

  30-05-2019 04:51 via nytimes.com
  Crash Kills 4 Members of Church Choir en Route to Revival Meeting  The New York TimesVirginia church van crash leaves 4 dead, 8 more injured, police say  Fox News4 dead, 8 hurt in church van crash in Virginia  The Associated PressFormer town councilwoman among those killed in Virginia church van crash  WTVR CBS 6 NewsWhat we know about the victims in the church van crash in Dinwiddie  8NewsView full coverage on Google News
  
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• How to watch Disneyland's Star Wars land Galaxy's Edge dedication ceremony - CNET

  30-05-2019 04:49 via cnet.com
  How to watch Disneyland's Star Wars land Galaxy's Edge dedication ceremony  CNETFirst look: Living, breathing, eating Star Wars in Disney's new theme park land  CNNMillennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run review: Star Wars Land’s ride wows  PolygonDisney's Star Wars land review: Galaxy's Edge up close  CNET'Star Wars': Galaxy's Edge: Here's your guide on how to visit the newest Disneyland realm  Yahoo MoviesView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Pelosi slams Facebook for not removing altered video

  30-05-2019 04:17 via abcnews.go.com
  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is slamming Facebook for not removing a doctored video of her appearing to slur her words that has spread widely on the social network
  
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• Louisiana Lawmakers Approve Strict Abortion Limit, Dem. Governor Says He Will Sign it - NPR

  30-05-2019 04:16 via npr.org
  Louisiana Lawmakers Approve Strict Abortion Limit, Dem. Governor Says He Will Sign it  NPRLouisiana passes fetal heartbeat abortion ban, Democratic governor says he will sign into law  NBC NewsLouisiana lawmakers passes restrictive abortion bill  CBS NewsLouisiana becomes SEVENTH US state to pass abortion ban including in cases of rape and incest  The SunLouisiana passed an abortion ban. Its Democratic governor plans to defy his party and sign it. &nb
  
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• Stocks Have Had Enough Of The Bond Rally - Seeking Alpha

  30-05-2019 04:11 via seekingalpha.com
  Stocks Have Had Enough Of The Bond Rally  Seeking AlphaDalio Sees a 'Risky Time' Ahead in U.S.-China Trade Conflict  BloombergRay Dalio warns China restricting rare earth metals would be 'major escalation' of trade war  CNBCRay Dalio says brinksmanship is pushing U.S.-China conflict to a ‘risky’ level  MarketWatchDalio Sees Risky Times, China Below 6%, U.S. Warns EU: Eco Day  BloombergView full coverage on Google News
  
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• A planet that shouldn’t exist was just found orbiting a distant star - BGR

  30-05-2019 04:05 via bgr.com
  A planet that shouldn’t exist was just found orbiting a distant star  BGRA Neptune-Like Planet Has Been Spotted in a Place Where It's Not Supposed to Exist  GizmodoThe 'Forbidden' planet has been found in the 'Neptunian Desert'  Phys.orgRogue 'Forbidden' planet defies its star's death zone  CNET'Forbidden' Planet Shows Up In Barren Cosmic Wasteland  ForbesView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Will Apple's roots in China hold fast amid political storm? - FRANCE 24

  30-05-2019 03:59 via france24.com
  Will Apple's roots in China hold fast amid political storm?  FRANCE 24Huawei launches 5G lab in South Korea, but keeps event low-key after US ban  CNBCApple Expected to Lose Huge Share of China's Market in Major Win for Huawei  Sputnik InternationalEditorial: Huawei and the phony hate for Apple's iPhone in China  AppleInsiderHuawei asks U.S. court to declare federal ban unconstitutional  AxiosView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Girl believed to be tiniest newborn weighed as much as apple

  30-05-2019 03:57 via abcnews.go.com
  Baby born in San Diego weighing about same as an apple is believed to be world's tiniest surviving newborn
  
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• Rush Limbaugh: Robert Mueller begged Congress to impeach despite not having any evidence - Fox News

  30-05-2019 03:56 via foxnews.com
  Rush Limbaugh: Robert Mueller begged Congress to impeach despite not having any evidence  Fox NewsMueller says his Russia report did not exonerate Trump  CBS Evening NewsMueller's report is done and so is Mueller  The Boston GlobeRobert Mueller's statement made the Democrats look like cowards  NBC NewsGregg Jarrett: The two faces of Robert Mueller, and Trump's presumption of guilt  Fox NewsView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Disney CEO says it will be 'difficult' to film in Georgia if abortion ban takes effect

  30-05-2019 03:49 via nbcnews.com
  Asked if Disney would keep filming projects like "Avengers: Endgame" in Georgia if the law is enacted, Bob Iger said, "I rather doubt we will."
  
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