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• Questions mount over fate of US-detained Turkish mogul

  16-11-2017 23:57
  Speculation is mounting over the whereabouts of a Turkish-Iranian gold mogul and whether he will stand trial as scheduled in New York on charges of defying US sanctions on Iran.Neither Reza Zarrab, 34, nor his lawyer attended a court hearing in Manhattan on Thursday to discuss the case ahead of the trial.Previously held at the Metropolitan Correctional Center, the Bureau of Prisons database lists him has having been released on November 8.
  
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• News Outlets, Social Media Team Up to Qualify Credible News - Voice of America

  16-11-2017 23:56
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  News Outlets, Social Media Team Up to Qualify Credible News
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  Seventy-five news organizations teamed with social media giants Facebook and Twitter as well as Google and other tech firms Thursday in an initiative to identify "trustworthy" news sources shared online. The "Trust Project," a consortium of news ...
  
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• Museum Of The Bible, Brainchild Of Hobby Lobby Owner, Set To Open In D.C.

  16-11-2017 23:54
  Steve Green, the president of the craft chain Hobby Lobby, has already earned a spot in American history books by winning a precedent-setting Supreme Court case about birth control.
  
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• Johnson & Johnson hit with $247 million verdict in hip implant trial

  16-11-2017 23:35
  By Tina BellonNEW YORK (Reuters) - A federal jury in Dallas on Thursday ordered Johnson & Johnson and its DePuy Orthopaedics unit to pay $247 million to six patients who said they were injured by defective Pinnacle hip implants.J&J, which faces more than 9,700 Pinnacle lawsuits in state and federal courts across the United States, said in a statement it would immediately begin the appeal process.A DePuy spokeswoman said the company was still "committed to the long-term defense of the all
  
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• 4 Republican Senators in Private Talks That Could Kill Current Tax Reform Bill

  16-11-2017 23:21
  In private conversations, many have relayed their concerns over the deficit
  
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• Jared Kushner Failed To Disclose WikiLeaks Email And Russia Dinner Invite, Senators Say

  16-11-2017 23:17
  The leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee are calling on President Donald Trump’s adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner to turn over communications about WikiLeaks and a “Russian backdoor overture and dinner invite” they say he failed to previously disclose to investigators.
  
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• White House says elephant trophy decision not yet finalized

  16-11-2017 23:14
  The White House on Thursday said it had not yet finalized a decision to allow trophy hunters who kill elephants in two African countries to bring the endangered animals home as trophies, a move that had outraged U.S. conservation groups.The planned move, disclosed this week by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, had triggered protests from conservation groups and a frenzy on social media.Opponents posted pictures of U.S. President Donald Trump's sons Donald Jr. and Eric, who are avid hunters, po
  
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• Shooter Ran Victims Off the Road and Chased Them on Foot, Family Says

  16-11-2017 23:12
  The gunman, identified by authorities as Kevin Neal, killed Michelle McFadyen and wounded her husband, Troy
  
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• All hail Roy Moore at 'pro-family' rally, while accusations pile up

  16-11-2017 23:11
  A “pro-family” rally in Birmingham, Ala., featured tributes to embattled Senate candidate Roy Moore by a parade of supporters — including one with a stalking conviction and one who has blamed Hurricane Sandy on gay marriage – but no comments from Moore himself on the latest accusations against him.After two hours of speeches, Moore gave a brief address before the host invited questions on “issues” from the assembled press.The first question was if Moore had ev
  
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• US nets 214 arrests in MS-13 gang sweep

  16-11-2017 23:08
  US authorities announced Thursday that 214 members of the notorious MS-13 gang had been arrested in a one-month sweep around the country.More than half of those picked up in the action which was led by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, were arrested on immigration violations.The largest part of the group, 135, were from El Salvador, followed by Honduras and Mexico.
  
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• Donald Trump breaks silence to back Roy Moore staying in Senate race despite teenage girl allegations

  16-11-2017 23:01
  Donald Trump has backed Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore remaining in the election race despite multiple claims of sexual harassment of teenage girls.  Mr Trump believes that “Alabama should take the decision” about their next senator and that Mr Moore should only quit if the allegations are proved.  The comment falls short of other senior Republicans who said they believe the women accusers and have called on Mr Moore to quit immediately.  Nine women have made al
  
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• After California shooting, residents seek police presence

  16-11-2017 22:57
  RANCHO TEHAMA RESERVE, Calif. (AP) — Residents of a remote Northern California community terrorized by a mass shooting this week say they want more frequent patrols from sheriff's deputies and expressed anger and frustration over seemingly being left to fend for themselves in what several called a "Wild West" atmosphere.
  
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• Meryl Streep Says She 'Dealt with Real Physical Violence' — and That Cher Was There

  16-11-2017 22:51
  Meryl Streep opened up about two harrowing experiences she’s had with physical violence during a surprise speech at the annual awards for the Committee to Protect Journalists on Wednesday
  
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• Facebook's Russia Problem Proves Feds Are Missing the Point - Wired - WIRED

  16-11-2017 22:36 via wired.com
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  Facebook's Russia Problem Proves Feds Are Missing the Point - Wired
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  Opinion: It's time for the government to establish a Federal Platform Commission and treat companies like Facebook as a state.
  Election officials move closer to placing new rules on Facebook and GoogleWashington Postall 14 news articles »
  
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• Iggy Azalea bares it all in risqué Instagram post after stumbling on stage - Page Six

  16-11-2017 22:35
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  Iggy Azalea bares it all in risqué Instagram post after stumbling on stage
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  It's “Thirsty Thursday” and Iggy Azalea may be thirsty for some attention with her latest Instagram post. The Australian rapper uploaded a racy photo lying in bed with nothing but her underwear and a white T-shirt on. Could this be Azalea's ploy to ...
  
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• These Black Friday Deals On Fitbits Will Get You Moving

  16-11-2017 22:29
  If you’re looking for an excuse to get moving on Black Friday sales, we’ve got you covered.
  
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• The Kurdish Explosion Is Unleashing Demons

  16-11-2017 22:22
  The United States needs to put a stop to this flashpoint before it’s too late.
  
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• Zimbabwe's Mugabe, coup chief meet with smiles and handshakes

  16-11-2017 22:14
  A smiling President Robert Mugabe was pictured shaking hands with Zimbabwe's military chief a day after the army seized power, throwing confusion over predictions that the 93-year-old's nearly four-decade rule had come to an end.
  
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• Twitter confirms it's testing a tweetstorm feature | TechCrunch - TechCrunch

  16-11-2017 21:50
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  Twitter confirms it's testing a feature that allows users to more easily create "tweetstorms" - those series of connected tweets that have grown to be a..
  Twitter may make it easier to tweetstorm. Must it?Slate Magazine
  Less Is Still More on Twitter | Student Affairs and TechnologyInside Higher Ed (blog)
  Twitter testing tweetstorm tool - CNETCNET
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• The Latest: Terrorized community seeks more patrols

  16-11-2017 21:48
  RANCHO TEHAMA RESERVE, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on deadly shootings in Northern California (all times local):
  
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• Iran, Russia, Turkey leaders to hold Syria summit next week

  16-11-2017 21:48
  Russian President Vladimir Putin will next week host Turkish and Iranian counterparts Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Hassan Rouhani for summit talks on Syria, officials from Turkey and Russia said Thursday.With the violence in Syria diminishing but still no political solution in sight, the three presidents will meet at Putin's official residence in the Black Sea resort of Sochi on November 22.
  
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• 3-Year-Old Girl Is Sole Survivor of Plane Crash

  16-11-2017 21:48
  A 3-year-old girl is the lone survivor of horrific plane crash that killed six people.
  
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• Senate Dems Leave No Room For Ambiguity In Denouncing Al Franken

  16-11-2017 21:30
  Democratic senators were unequivocal on Thursday in their calls for an investigation into sexual assault allegations against Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.),
  
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• Interior Secretary Failed To Keep Proper Travel Records, Watchdog Group Says

  16-11-2017 21:19
  WASHINGTON — A federal watchdog group says Ryan Zinke has failed to keep proper travel records since taking over the Department of the Interior in March, The Washington Post reports.
  
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• Newly Flipped Witness May Have Info on Flynn

  16-11-2017 21:17
  Tom Winter talks with Rachel Maddow about new reporting that Reza Zarrab, a Turkish-Iranian national wanted by Turkey and charged in the U.S. for sanctions violations is talking with prosecutors and may have information about Mike Flynn.
  
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• 'Ghost Guns.' California Shooting Rampage Highlights Problem of Homemade Weapons

  16-11-2017 21:08
  The Northern California shooter found an easy way around a court order prohibiting him from having guns: He built his own at home
  
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• Trump administration says hunters can bring African elephant trophies into the U.S.

  16-11-2017 21:01
  Massive ivory tusks from legally hunted African elephants can once again be brought into the United States. Although the Obama administration banned the importation of African elephant trophies in 2014, on Wednesday the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service confirmed withABC News that the ban had been lifted for Zimbabwe and Zambia, two nations with sizable elephant populations. The decision to allow these ivory hunting prizes into the U.S. stokes much controversy. Safari big-game hunters, who engage i
  
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• Facebook Launches New App, Website For Creators - Forbes

  16-11-2017 20:58 via forbes.com
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  Facebook Launches New App, Website For Creators
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  I am a freelance journalist covering breaking news and entertainment. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images. Facebook remains as committed as ever to the creator community and today the social media ...
  Facebook made an app just for video creatorsThe Verge
  Facebook launches Creator app for influencers to build video communitiesTechCrunch
  Facebook is trying to snare more YouTube
  
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• After Leonardo Da Vinci Painting Is Sold for an Incredible $450 Million, Who Is the Mystery Buyer?

  16-11-2017 20:49
  Gasps were audibly heard in the room as the bidding war escalated, but the buyer remains shrouded in secrecy.
  
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• Charles Manson alive, but reportedly on death's doorstep in California hospital: 'It’s just a matter of time'

  16-11-2017 20:48
  Mass murderer Charles Manson is alive in a California hospital, but new reports suggest he may be near to death after serving more than four decades behind bars for committing one of the most notorious crimes in modern history.
  
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• Al Franken Groping Allegations Could Change How Congress Deals With Sexual Misconduct

  16-11-2017 20:38
  Al Franken's groping allegations could prompt Congress to pass new legislation concerning sexual misconduct.
  
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• How Disinformation And Distortions On Social Media Affected ... - NPR - NPR

  16-11-2017 20:30
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  How Disinformation And Distortions On Social Media Affected ... - NPR
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  Internet freedom declined again in the past year and "manipulation and disinformation tactics played an important role" in 18 countries' elections — including the ...
  Govts increase efforts to manipulate information on social media, report saysGeo News, Pakistanall 3 news articles »
  
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• U.S. Army medic charged with rape and murder of his 9-month-old daughter

  16-11-2017 20:14
  A United States Army combat medic was charged in the rape and strangling death of one of his 9-month-old twin daughters, according to local media reports.
  
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• Woman Caught Stealing Tips From Uber Driver Apologizes Amid Intense Backlash

  16-11-2017 20:08
  She claims she's been subjected to comments that call her "nasty" and "human garbage."
  
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• Tesla to unveil electric big-rig truck in midst of Model 3 factory 'hell'

  16-11-2017 20:08
  Tesla Incon Thursday will unveil a prototype electric big-rig truck, which may be able to drive itself, throwing the company into a new market even as it struggles to roll out an affordable sedan central to the company's future.Chief Executive Elon Musk has described electric trucks as Tesla's next effort to move the economy away from fossil fuels through projects including electric cars, solar roofs and power storage.Some analysts fear the truck, named Tesla Semi, will be an expensive distracti
  
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• Florida Man Being Chased By Police Asks 911 To Call Donald Trump

  16-11-2017 20:06
  A Florida man being chased by police phoned 911 and asked a dispatcher to contact the White House so he could speak to his “close friend,” President Donald Trump.
  
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• Democratic Candidates Are Hanging Roy Moore Around The Necks Of Their GOP Opponents

  16-11-2017 19:58
  WASHINGTON ― Democrats are seizing on the controversy surrounding Alabama Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore in state and local races around the country, attacking GOP opponents over their stance regarding the former judge, who has been accused of sexual assault and inappropriate advances by multiple women.
  
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• House Republicans Pass Tax Bill

  16-11-2017 19:54
  WASHINGTON ― After months of internal squabbling and doubts, House Republicans passed their tax proposal on Thursday, a major step forward for a House GOP that has thus far been unable to deliver on any major piece of President Donald Trump’s agenda.
  
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• Former Trump campaign adviser delivers 'irrelevant' documents to congressional committees

  16-11-2017 19:39
  By Jonathan LandayWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page on Thursday delivered subpoenaed documents he described as "irrelevant and unnecessary" to two congressional committees investigating alleged Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.Page, an oil industry consultant with numerous contacts in Russia, told Reuters in a text message that he delivered the documents to the Senate and House intelligence committees.“On to bigger and better things now.
  
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• Hariri Paris trip is 'start of solution': Lebanon president

  16-11-2017 19:24
  Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri's decision to accept an invitation to Paris is the "start of a solution" to the crisis sparked by his resignation in Saudi Arabia, Lebanon's president said Thursday.Hariri has been in Riyadh since announcing his shock resignation from there on November 4, and Lebanon's President Michel Aoun on Wednesday accused Saudi authorities of "detaining" the premier."We hope that the crisis is over and Hariri's acceptance of the invitation to go to France is the start of
  
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• Tesla's Electric Semi Will Be "Very Bad," Says Electric Truck Rival

  16-11-2017 19:23
  Nikola Motors says it's not afraid of Elon Musk's latest.
  
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• Five Tips For Rediscovering Hope And Inspiration In Your Social ... - Forbes

  16-11-2017 19:18
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  Five Tips For Rediscovering Hope And Inspiration In Your Social ...
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  The constant stream of bad news, not to mention the added threat of fake news, can make going on social media downright depressing these days. But the ...
  New Study Says You'll Share Life Milestones on Social Media Before Sharing Them In PersonInc.comall 35 news articles »
  
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• 3 Generations Of The Same Family Mourned At Funeral For Texas Church Shooting Victims

  16-11-2017 19:18
  Thousands gathered in Texas on Wednesday to grieve with a family ripped apart by the Sutherland Springs church shooting.
  
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• Five Tips For Rediscovering Hope And Inspiration In Your Social Media - Forbes

  16-11-2017 19:17
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  Five Tips For Rediscovering Hope And Inspiration In Your Social Media
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  Remember when social media was fun, uplifting … even inspiring? These days, the constant stream of bad news on our feeds, not to mention the added threat of fake news, can make going on social media downright depressing at times. But the “good” is ...
  Are We Actually “Addicted” to Social Media? One Expert Says We Have More Control Than We ThinkInsideSources
  Web users have an averag
  
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• California Man Convicted Of Killing 8-Year-Old Boy For Being Gay

  16-11-2017 19:11
  A California man has been convicted of torturing and killing his girlfriend’s 8-year-old son, driven the prosecution argued by his belief that the boy was gay.
  
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• 76ers' Joel Embiid posts celebratory Instagram with subtle mentions of Lonzo and LaVar Ball - ESPN

  16-11-2017 18:52
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  76ers' Joel Embiid posts celebratory Instagram with subtle mentions of Lonzo and LaVar Ball
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  Joel Embiid scored a career-high 46 points, nabbed 15 rebounds, posted 7 assists and swatted 7 shots to lead the 76ers past the Los Angeles Lakers 115-109 on Wednesday night. The 76ers big man had a memorable night on social media, too. Shortly after ...
  Joel Embiid subtly trolls LaVar Ball on Instagram after huge game against LakersFor The Winall 268 news articles »
  
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• Here's Where To Get The Best Black Friday Deal On An XBox One

  16-11-2017 18:27
  Among 2017′s hottest holiday gifts are big-ticket items like laptops, FitBits, KitchenAid stand mixers and, unsurprisingly, gaming consoles like the Nintendo Switch and the just-released versions of the Xbox One X and Xbox One S.
  
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• With Trump Focused on North Korea, Beijing Sails Ahead in South China Sea

  16-11-2017 18:12
  China is starting to dictate terms in one of the world’s strategic waterways, and the United States is largely missing in action.
  
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• ‘Glad It’s Out’: Moore Accuser Says ‘Community knew’

  16-11-2017 17:46
  Becky Gray says Roy Moore would hang out at the local mall, ogling young woman, and claims he was eventually banned from establishments because of his “creepy” behavior.
  
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• German court: Kuwait Airways can refuse Israeli passengers

  16-11-2017 17:38
  BERLIN (AP) — A German court ruled Thursday that Kuwait's national airline didn't have to transport an Israeli citizen because the carrier would face legal repercussions at home if it did.
  
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