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• You talkin' to me? Cast of 'Taxi Driver' reunites for 40th

  22-04-2016 23:46 via news.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — You talkin' to me? Sorry, not this time.
  
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• Obama issues stark trade warning against Brexit

  22-04-2016 23:44 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Barack Obama warned Britain on Friday against leaving the European Union, undercutting a key argument of eurosceptics by saying London would be "at the back of the queue" for a post-Brexit trade deal. The US president's comments on the June 23 EU membership referendum at a press conference with British Prime Minister David Cameron drew a furious reaction from those campaigning to leave the 28-country bloc. Standing alongside Cameron at the Foreign Office in London, Obama said Britain was "at its
  
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• Mitsubishi Motors to pay owners of fuel-cheating cars: report

  22-04-2016 23:43 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors plans to compensate customers in a bid to limit the fallout from a fuel-efficiency cheating scandal, the Nikkei reported on Saturday. Mitsubishi Motors shares plunged more than 40 percent in the three days after the news emerged, their worst hat-trick of losses since the company listed in 1988. Mitsubishi Motors plans to offer to cover the extra fuel costs incurred by vehicle owners because their engines were less efficient than advertised, the Nikkei reporte
  
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• The Latest: IS says its fighters captured Syrian pilot

  22-04-2016 23:41 via news.yahoo.com
  
  BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on Syria's civil war (all times local):
  
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• Stewart's stormy return garners support of fellow drivers

  22-04-2016 23:38 via news.yahoo.com
  
  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Three-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart returned to the track on Friday for the first time this season, and several drivers said they support his right to raise questions about safety concerns.
  
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• A 'presidential' Trump 2.0? Not so fast

  22-04-2016 23:37 via news.yahoo.com
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Standing in a conference room at a swanky South Florida hotel, Donald Trump's chief adviser assured Republican insiders his boss was ready to tone down his over-the-top persona.
  
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• U.S. not against foreign banks dealing with Iran: Kerry

  22-04-2016 23:36 via news.yahoo.com
  By Lesley Wroughton NEW YORK (Reuters) - The United States is not opposed to foreign banks doing business with Iran in line with the terms of last year's historic nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday. "The United States is not standing in the way, and will not stand in the way, of business that is permitted in Iran since the (nuclear deal) took effect," Kerry told reporters before meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zari
  
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• No signs of trauma, suicide in Prince death: police

  22-04-2016 23:36 via news.yahoo.com
  
  There was no evidence of trauma on Prince's body when he was found unresponsive in an elevator at his huge compound, or any indication the music icon committed suicide, US authorities said Friday. Stunned fans massed outside the superstar's Paisley Park studio complex on the outskirts of Minneapolis are looking to an autopsy carried out earlier in the day to lift the mystery around the sudden loss of their idol. Prince was found dead a week after he was hospitalized for flu-like symptoms that he
  
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• Fiat Chrysler to recall more than one million vehicles

  22-04-2016 23:36 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Fiat Chrysler announced the recall Friday more than one million vehicles after dozens of people were injured by cars they thought were locked in "park" mode but kept moving. Investigators from the company and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found cases where some drivers have exited vehicles thinking the car was safely in "park" but in fact was in neutral or another gear that allowed it to move while they climbed out. Affected models include 2012-2014 Dodge Chargers and 2014-2
  
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• Fiat Chrysler recalling more than 1.1 million vehicles

  22-04-2016 23:32 via news.yahoo.com
  DETROIT (AP) — Fiat Chrysler said Friday it's recalling more than 1.1 million cars and midsize SUVs worldwide because their gear shifters may confuse drivers and increase the risk of a rollaway accident.
  
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• NBA: Harden should been called for foul on winning shot

  22-04-2016 23:31 via news.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — The NBA said Friday that Houston's James Harden should have been given an offensive foul for pushing Golden State's Andre Iguodala before his winning shot Thursday night in Game 3 of the first-round playoff series.
  
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• Hornets, Blazers need a win; Thunder, Raptors seek 3-1 leads

  22-04-2016 23:28 via news.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets and Portland Trail Blazers are hoping a change in venue will provide some mojo in the NBA playoffs, while the Oklahoma City Thunder and Toronto Raptors look to take commanding 3-1 leads in their first-round series on Saturday.
  
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• Syrian warplane crashes near Damascus, Islamic State says pilot captured

  22-04-2016 23:24 via news.yahoo.com
  Islamic State fighters have captured the pilot of a Syrian warplane which crashed southeast of Damascus on Friday, a news agency affiliated to the militant group said. "The pilot, called Azzam Eid, from Hama was captured after he fell by parachute near the site where his plane crashed east of Damascus," the news agency Amaq said. Citing a Syrian military source, Russian news agency Interfax said the plane belonged to the Syrian Air Force and crashed because of a technical fault.
  
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• Mavs coach Carlisle irked by Durant elbow

  22-04-2016 23:24 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle called out Kevin Durant on Friday for an errant elbow thrown by the Oklahoma City star in the Thunder's NBA playoff win over the Mavs on Thursday. Carlisle said several moves by the Thunder crossed the line, but he was particularly steamed by Durant catching Mavericks center Salah Mejri on the chest as the two players were lined up for a free-throw attempt. "There were four, what I would categorize as non-basketball physical escalations that were initiated by
  
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• Bad week for German automakers: Huge costs, new probe

  22-04-2016 23:22 via news.yahoo.com
  
  WOLFSBURG, Germany (AP) — It's been a bad week for German automakers.
  
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• Brazil's Rousseff, in New York, compares impeachment to a coup

  22-04-2016 23:21 via news.yahoo.com
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff told reporters in New York the ongoing impeachment process against her has all the characteristics of a coup and said there was no legal basis for her ouster. Earlier in the day, Rousseff used a softer tone and avoided the word coup at a speech at the United Nations, though she said Brazil's political crisis was grave. (Reporting by Luciana Lopez; Writing by Anthony Boadle and Caroline Stauffer; Editing by David Gregorio)
  
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• Hats over rats: NHL commish on what fans can throw on ice

  22-04-2016 23:19 via news.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Attention, Florida Panthers fans: Throwing those toy rats on the ice during a game means drawing the ire of NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman.
  
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• Grieving, Sheila E. recounts her decades with Prince

  22-04-2016 23:19 via news.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — It was during a musical high — a rhapsodic rendition of "Purple Rain" — that Prince turned to his drummer, Sheila E., and asked her to marry him.
  
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• U.S. judge allows CIA interrogation lawsuit to proceed

  22-04-2016 23:16 via news.yahoo.com
  
  A U.S. judge on Friday refused to dismiss a lawsuit against the former military psychologists who developed the CIA's interrogation program during George W. Bush's presidency, handing a major victory to a group of men who said they were tortured in secret prisons abroad. U.S. District Court Judge Justin Quackenbush's decision to allow the case to proceed was a step forward in the campaign to hold individuals accountable for a program that the American Civil Liberties Union said resulted in the t
  
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• The Latest: Minnesota deputies had, didn't use drug antidote

  22-04-2016 23:16 via news.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the death of superstar musician Prince (all times local):
  
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• EDF secures state-backed finance deal ahead of Hinkley Point decision

  22-04-2016 23:15 via news.yahoo.com
  By Geert De Clercq PARIS (Reuters) - French utility EDF has secured a new government-backed multibillion-euro financing package ahead of making the final investment decision on its Hinkley Point nuclear power plant project in Britain. Without mentioning the 18 billion pound British project, EDF said on Friday that following a review of long-term financing requirements, its board had decided to issue 4 billion euros worth of shares "by the closure of the 2016 accounts". The government, as the 85
  
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• Trump assails Clinton, promises not to become boring

  22-04-2016 23:11 via news.yahoo.com
  
  By Steve Holland and Emily Stephenson HOLLYWOOD, Fla./WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump attacked his top Democratic rival Hillary Clinton on Friday, calling her "crooked", and promised his supporters that he would not become overly presidential. The comments undercut what his aides had said would be an attempt by the notoriously blunt-speaking Trump to project a more serious image, including by rolling out more policy details in the coming days. "The only t
  
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• Michelle Obama to appear on May episode of CBS' 'NCIS'

  22-04-2016 23:11 via news.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama is making a cameo appearance in support of military families on an upcoming episode of the CBS hit drama "NCIS."
  
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• LA Times hoaxed into reporting UN declaring end of war on drugs

  22-04-2016 23:07 via theguardian.com
  
  Press release hoax had claimed UN office on drugs and crime recommended decriminalizing marijuana and other liberal policies before Ungass summitAs the United Nations held its first General Assembly in 18 years to discuss narcotics policy, many activists for reform – and no doubt many recreational users – hoped that the international body would liberalize current treaties that outlaw drugs.Related: Decriminalize all drugs, business and world leaders tell UNContinue reading...
  
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• Solar plane's pilot speaks with UN leader from over Pacific

  22-04-2016 23:06 via news.yahoo.com
  
  OVER THE PACIFIC OCEAN (AP) — The pilot of a solar-powered plane on an around-the-world journey took a few minutes Friday to exchange pleasantries with the United Nations secretary general as he flew high above the Pacific Ocean enroute to a stop in Northern California.
  
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• Prince: new details of plane emergency as fans mourn singer

  22-04-2016 22:59 via theguardian.com
  
  Questions surrounding pop superstar’s sudden death zero in on unscheduled landing made by his jet a few days before he was found deadNew details emerged on Friday of how a medical emergency on board Prince’s private jet led to an unscheduled landing just a few days before his death.As fans worldwide mourned the sudden loss of the 57-year-old superstar, questions surrounding the circumstances of his death zeroed in on the fact that he may have become gravely ill days earlier but decli
  
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• Details of Prince's health emerge as world mourns singer

  22-04-2016 22:59 via theguardian.com
  
  Questions surrounding the pop superstar’s sudden death have zeroed in on an emergency landing made by his plane just days before he was found deadNew details emerged on Friday of a medical emergency on board Prince’s private jet last week, which caused his plane to make a sharp, unscheduled descent.As the world mourns the sudden death of the 57-year-old superstar, questions surrounding the circumstances of his death have zeroed in on the fact that he may have become gravely ill days
  
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• US stock indexes end mixed as investors size up earnings

  22-04-2016 22:58 via news.yahoo.com
  
  A rebound in the price of oil and natural gas helped drive sharp gains for energy and financial companies, nudging U.S. stocks mostly higher Friday.
  
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• Sheriff rules out Prince suicide – video

  22-04-2016 22:57 via theguardian.com
  
  Sheriff Jim Olson of Carver County, Minnesota, speaks to the press on Friday about the death of Prince. Olson says there were no obvious signs of trauma on Prince’s body and there is no indication that he committed suicide. This announcement comes a day after the stars death in his Minneapolis homeDetails of Prince health emerge as world mourns singer’s death
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• Health scares of Prince's last days

  22-04-2016 22:56 via edition.cnn.com
  
  At the height of his stardom, Prince was ubiquitous, a marquee star who sold out stadiums, stole the silver screen and slayed fans with his bare-chested sass and sexuality.
  
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• 7 killed execution-style in Ohio

  22-04-2016 22:56 via edition.cnn.com
  
  At least five adults and two children are dead in southern Ohio in what appears to be "execution-style" killings, law enforcement officials said Friday.
  
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• The Latest: US says world closer to key goal on climate deal

  22-04-2016 22:52 via news.yahoo.com
  
  UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Latest on the U.N. signing ceremony for the Paris Agreement on climate change (all times local):
  
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• Prince's music: 'Prayer or foreplay'

  22-04-2016 22:51 via edition.cnn.com
  
  Prince Rogers Nelson's music transcended genres and generations. There were songs you could sing every word to, ditties that drove you to dance and ballads so poignant in their descriptions of love and life that anyone could relate.
  
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• Mild flu season winding down, still widespread in Northeast

  22-04-2016 22:51 via news.yahoo.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — Flu season is winding down, and it's been a relatively mild one.
  
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• Damage estimates for Houston-area flooding on the rise

  22-04-2016 22:49 via news.yahoo.com
  HOUSTON (AP) — Widespread flooding that's claimed eight lives and displaced thousands of people in the Houston area has caused more than $14 million in damage and inundated more than 1,700 homes — figures that authorities said Friday will increase significantly as floodwaters recede and inspectors get a closer look at ravaged neighborhoods.
  
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• 8 relatives shot in head in Ohio; killer thought to be loose

  22-04-2016 22:46 via news.yahoo.com
  
  PIKETON, Ohio (AP) — Eight members of the same family were shot to death in the head Friday at four locations in rural southern Ohio, authorities said. They warned surviving relatives and residents to be careful and said the killer should be considered armed and dangerous.
  
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• Tiger Woods close to comeback?

  22-04-2016 22:45 via edition.cnn.com
  
  Is he, or isn't he?
  
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• U.N. envoy calls for major Syria meeting to save truce and peace talks

  22-04-2016 22:44 via news.yahoo.com
  By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA (Reuters) - The U.N. special envoy for Syria called on Friday for an urgent meeting of ministers from major and regional powers to sustain the threadbare truce in Syria, as well as troubled peace talks and humanitarian aid efforts. "Yes we do need certainly a new ISSG at ministerial level," envoy Staffan de Mistura said, referring to the International Syria Support Group which includes the United States, Russia, the European Union, Iran, Turkey and Arab states. De Mis
  
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• At least eight dead in 'execution style' killings in Ohio

  22-04-2016 22:44 via news.yahoo.com
  (Reuters) - At least eight people believed to be members of the same family were found shot to death execution-style in four homes in Pike County, Ohio, and a suspect or suspects may still be at large, officials said on Friday.
  
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• Islamic state says has captured pilot of crashed Syrian warplane: Amaq news agency

  22-04-2016 22:43 via news.yahoo.com
  Islamic State affiliated news agency Amaq said on Friday the pilot of a warplane which crashed southeast of Damascus has been captured after landing by parachute close to the site of the crash. "The pilot, called Azzam Eid, from Hama was captured after he fell by parachute near the site where his plane crashed east of Damascus," Amaq said.
  
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• Argentina pays 'vulture funds' to end debt saga

  22-04-2016 22:41 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina repaid the so-called "vulture funds" Friday that sued it over billions of dollars in defaulted bonds, ending a 15-year saga and restoring its good standing on international credit markets. The payment ends a decade-long battle in the US federal courts and should enable the South American country to finally lay to rest the ghost of its 2001 default, the largest in history at the time -- nearly $100 billion. "The republic has made full payment in accordance with the specific terms of eac
  
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• Chris Colabello suspended 80 games for positive drug test

  22-04-2016 22:40 via news.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Chris Colabello was suspended Friday for 80 games without pay after testing positive for the same anabolic steroid that caused Philadelphia pitcher Daniel Stumpf to be disciplined last week.
  
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• Ben Arfa keeps Nice in Champions League hunt

  22-04-2016 22:40 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Hatem Ben Arfa once again inspired Nice as they beat Reims 2-0 on Friday to stay right in the running for Champions League qualification from Ligue 1. Ben Arfa set up Valere Germain for an 11th-minute opener and then netted from the penalty spot on 56 minutes as Nice climbed provisionally above Lyon and into third spot in the table. Ben Arfa's delightful pass left on-loan Monaco forward Germain with a simple finish for the opening goal and his 12th of the campaign.
  
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• Kerry: US won't block foreign business deals under nuke deal

  22-04-2016 22:39 via news.yahoo.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry says the United States won't stand in the way of foreign business deals with non-sanctioned Iranian firms.
  
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• No signs of suicide or trauma in Prince's death: sheriff

  22-04-2016 22:37 via news.yahoo.com
  
  There was no evidence of trauma on Prince's body when he was found unresponsive at his Minnesota compound, and his death is not believed to be a suicide, authorities said Friday. "This case is currently under investigation and I'm not going to talk about that at this time," he said.
  
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• Curry says he'll be very surprised if he doesn't play Game 4

  22-04-2016 22:37 via news.yahoo.com
  HOUSTON (AP) — Stephen Curry says he'll be very surprised if his sprained right ankle keeps him out in Game 4 of the Golden State Warriors' first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets on Sunday.
  
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• 175 states sign landmark Paris deal on climate change

  22-04-2016 22:37 via news.yahoo.com
  
  UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Leaders from at least 175 countries signed the Paris Agreement on climate change Friday as the landmark deal took a key step forward, potentially entering into force years ahead of schedule.
  
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• The Latest: Sheriff says Prince last seen night before death

  22-04-2016 22:36 via news.yahoo.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the death of superstar musician Prince (all times local):
  
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• CIA ​torture program: victims' lawsuit can move forward, judge says

  22-04-2016 22:36 via theguardian.com
  
  Judge says discovery may begin in case of three CIA torture victims who were subjected to some of the most brutal interrogation techniques of post-9/11 eraA federal judge in eastern Washington state has ruled for the first time ever that a civil lawsuit brought by victims of the CIA torture program can move forward.After hearing attorneys for the two contract psychologists who created the torture program post up against American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) lawyers representing three victims of
  
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• Iran signed deal to sell 32 metric tons of heavy water to U.S. companies: Iranian official

  22-04-2016 22:35 via news.yahoo.com
  Iran has finalised a deal with U.S. companies to sell 32 metric tons of its heavy water, a senior Iranian official said on his Instagram page on Friday. "Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation signed a deal with American companies to sell 32 tonnes of heavy water," said Hamid Baidinejad. Under a landmark nuclear deal reached between Iran and six major powers last year, Tehran is responsible for reducing its stock of heavy water, which it can sell, dilute or dispose of under conditions.
  
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