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• Man arrested at Trump rally said he wanted to shoot candidate

  20-06-2016 23:58 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Steven Sandford, 19, was arrested on Saturday at the Treasure Island hotel in Las Vegas after trying to disarm the officer, according to Las Vegas police, who said he had been handed over to the U.S. Secret Service. According to court papers filed on Monday in federal court in Nevada, Sandford told a Secret Service agent that he had driven to Las Vegas from California with the goal of shooting Trump.
  
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• Trump fires his campaign manager in dramatic shake-up

  20-06-2016 23:57 via news.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump abruptly fired campaign manager Corey Lewandowski on Monday in a dramatic shake-up designed to calm panicked Republican leaders and end an internal power struggle plaguing the billionaire businessman's unconventional White House bid.
  
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• Cosby, due in court in July, again hopes to question accuser

  20-06-2016 23:57 via news.yahoo.com
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bill Cosby will return to a Pennsylvania courtroom next month as he tries again to question his accuser in a sexual assault case before it is sent to trial.
  
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• Polygamous leader Lyle Jeffs flees home confinement

  20-06-2016 23:55 via news.yahoo.com
  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Polygamous sect leader Lyle Jeffs has fled home confinement in Salt Lake City less than two weeks after he was let out of jail pending trial on charges in a multimillion-dollar food stamp fraud scheme.
  
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• Paint-covered horse adopted by Jon Stewart and wife dies

  20-06-2016 23:55 via news.yahoo.com
  
  MIDDLETOWN, N.J. (AP) — A horse adopted by Jon Stewart and his wife after it was found seemingly abandoned at an auction stable in Pennsylvania has died at their New Jersey farm.
  
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• Lawsuit: Baylor fostered 'hunting ground' for sexual assault

  20-06-2016 23:53 via news.yahoo.com
  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal lawsuit filed Monday against Baylor University accuses the nation's largest Baptist school of creating a "hunting ground for sexual predators."
  
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• Bale inspires as brilliant Wales into Euro 2016 last 16

  20-06-2016 23:53 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Gareth Bale struck his third goal in as many Euro 2016 games as brilliant Wales cruised into the last 16 as winners of Group B with a clinical 3-0 dismantling of Russia on Monday. First-half strikes by Aaron Ramsey and Neil Taylor sent Chris Coleman's men well on their way to a comprehensive win in Toulouse against an overwhelmed Russian side.
  
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• 'Jesus's wife' papyrus is likely a fake, professor now says

  20-06-2016 23:51 via news.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON (AP) — A Harvard professor who caused a huge splash when she unveiled a small fragment of papyrus that she said referred to Jesus being married now says it's likely a forgery.
  
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• Another Trump adviser tweets, resigns

  20-06-2016 23:50 via cnn.com
  
  A top adviser to Donald Trump resigned Monday after sending a mocking tweet about just-fired campaign manager Corey Lewandowski, a campaign source tells CNN.
  
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• Mexico hit by new protest after eight dead

  20-06-2016 23:47 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Thousands of teachers protested in southern Mexico on Monday to denounce the deaths of eight people after violent weekend clashes that police blamed on unidentified gunmen. Police said they were investigating whether officers fired first or hit any victims in Sunday's clashes in the state of Oaxaca. Some 15 masked protesters launched fireworks and rocks at police guarding a state education department building, prompting officers to respond with tear gas in the brief exchange.
  
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• Caffeine diplomacy: Nespresso to bring Cuban coffee to US

  20-06-2016 23:47 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Nestle-owned Nespresso announced Monday it will reintroduce Cuban coffee to the US for the first time in more than 50 years following the easing of United States sanctions on Cuba. The Swiss food giant's company plans to sell Cuban coffee under its individual-capsule Nespresso brand, initially as a limited edition, starting in several months. "Nespresso is thrilled to be the first to bring this rare coffee to the US, allowing consumers to rediscover this distinct coffee profile," said Guillaume
  
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• Off the plane but still sky-high, LeBron brings title home

  20-06-2016 23:46 via news.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James stepped off the plane and into a blizzard of red-and-gold confetti before hoisting the Larry O'Brien trophy. It gleamed in the bright summer sun, a symbol of hope and history.
  
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• Islamic State launches counter-attacks on U.S.-backed forces, Syrian army

  20-06-2016 23:46 via news.yahoo.com
  
  By Suleiman Al-Khalidi AMMAN (Reuters) - The Islamic State group launched a counter-attack against fighters trying to capture the Syrian city of Manbij on Monday, inflicting heavy casualties on the U.S.-backed forces, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and the militants said. The monitor said the militants won back three villages south of the besieged city in a surprise assault against fighters from the U.S.-backed Syria Democratic Forces. At least 28 SDF fighters were killed.
  
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• Euros: Wales has last laugh over England

  20-06-2016 23:46 via cnn.com
  
  Gareth Bale made sure Wales had the last laugh Monday after inspiring a thumping 3-0 win over Russia at Euro 2016, demoting England to second place in Group B.
  
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• Bale's Wales has last laugh over England

  20-06-2016 23:46 via cnn.com
  
  Gareth Bale made sure Wales had the last laugh Monday after inspiring a thumping 3-0 win over Russia at Euro 2016, demoting England to second place in Group B.
  
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• Bale's Wales has last laugh

  20-06-2016 23:46 via cnn.com
  
  Gareth Bale made sure Wales had the last laugh Monday after inspiring a thumping 3-0 win over Russia at Euro 2016, demoting England to second place in Group B.
  
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• "Finding Dory" breaks record for opening of animated film

  20-06-2016 23:45 via news.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Finding Dory" is officially the record holder for top animated opening of all time in North American theaters, unseating "Shrek The Third."
  
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• Repentant fare evader delivers apology letter, $300 in cash

  20-06-2016 23:42 via news.yahoo.com
  BOSTON (AP) — One Massachusetts commuter believes it's never too late to say you're sorry — or pay your train fare.
  
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• Car that crushed actor Yelchin under recall over gear issue

  20-06-2016 23:42 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The car that fatally crushed "Star Trek" actor Anton Yelchin had been under recall over fears that it could roll off without warning, it emerged on Monday. Friends discovered the Russian-born actor pinned against a brick mailbox pillar and security fence at his California home by his Jeep Grand Cherokee in the early hours of Sunday. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in February that 2015 models of the SUV like Yelchin's could continue to move after drivers though
  
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• Baltimore prosecutors: Inaction shows officer meant to harm

  20-06-2016 23:39 via news.yahoo.com
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore's top prosecutor stood at the top of a sweeping staircase last spring and declared that six police officers would be held accountable for the broken neck of a 25-year-old black man whose death in custody set the city on fire.
  
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• The Latest: Russia coach hints he won't be at helm for long

  20-06-2016 23:38 via news.yahoo.com
  
  PARIS (AP) — The Latest from soccer's European Championship (all times local):
  
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• Britain's Telegraph newspaper backs leaving EU

  20-06-2016 23:38 via news.yahoo.com
  Britain's Daily Telegraph newspaper came out in favor of quitting the European Union on Monday, urging voters to tick the "Leave" box in a referendum on Thursday. The Telegraph, which has a daily circulation of nearly 500,000, joins The Sun, The Sunday Times and its own sister Sunday newspaper in the Leave camp. The Telegraph made its declaration in an editorial entitled "Vote leave to benefit from a world of opportunity".
  
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• Anchorwoman fired for Facebook remarks on race sues station

  20-06-2016 23:36 via news.yahoo.com
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pittsburgh newscaster fired after her comments in a Facebook post about a shooting were deemed racially insensitive sued her former employer on Monday, saying the television station let her go because she is white.
  
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• Scenes from Euros 2016: Day 11

  20-06-2016 23:35 via cnn.com
  
  Wales wins Group B shortly after a 3-0 victory over Russia. England and Slovakia drew 1-1.
  
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• Scenes from Euro 2016: Day 11

  20-06-2016 23:35 via cnn.com
  
  Wales wins Group B shortly after a 3-0 victory over Russia. England and Slovakia drew 1-1.
  
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• Russian fan leader arrested, faces 2nd deportation in a week

  20-06-2016 23:34 via news.yahoo.com
  
  TOULOUSE, France (AP) — The leader of a Russian fan union with alleged far-right links was arrested at Russia's game with Wales on Monday and now faces being deported from France for the second time in a week.
  
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• TV series on Michael Jackson's final years in development

  20-06-2016 23:32 via news.yahoo.com
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Filmmaker J.J. Abrams is adapting a new book about Michael Jackson for TV with its co-author, TV and radio host Tavis Smiley.
  
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• During siege, Orlando gunman told police he was 'Islamic soldier'

  20-06-2016 23:32 via news.yahoo.com
  
  By Barbara Liston ORLANDO, Fla. (Reuters) - The Florida nightclub killer called himself an "Islamic soldier" and threatened to strap hostages into explosive vests in calls with police during the three-hour siege, according to transcripts released by the FBI on Monday. From inside the gay Orlando nightclub, the gunman, Omar Mateen told police negotiators to tell America to stop bombing Syria and Iraq and that was why he was "out here right now." The conversations shed more light on the possible m
  
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• Sumner Redstone calls Viacom CEO claims 'offensive': filing

  20-06-2016 23:26 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Viacom Inc controlling stockholder Sumner Redstone called it "offensive and untrue" to suggest that he was unduly influenced by his daughter to remove Viacom Chief Executive Officer Philippe Dauman from a trust overseeing his shares, according to a court filing. Redstone submitted to a Massachusetts court an affidavit made under oath on Monday in an effort to move litigation over his decisions to a California court from Massachusetts. The 93-year-old media mogul, who has trouble speaking and nee
  
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• The Latest: Trump loses 2nd high-level adviser of the day

  20-06-2016 23:23 via news.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Campaign 2016. All times EDT:
  
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• Photos: People Around the Globe Stand in Solidarity With Orlando

  20-06-2016 23:23
  
  The deadliest mass shooting in the United States is mourned around the globe.
  
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• Officials, union trade blame for deadly Mexico clashes

  20-06-2016 23:20 via news.yahoo.com
  
  OAXACA, Mexico (AP) — Mexican authorities and protesters on Monday traded accusations of responsibility for weekend clashes that left at least six people dead and more than 100 wounded in the restive southern state of Oaxaca.
  
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• Social researcher NatCen sees UK leaning towards EU 'In' vote

  20-06-2016 23:16 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Voters in Britain favour staying in the European Union, according to a poll published by social research organisation NatCen on Monday, although most of the interviews were conducted in May. NatCen said 53 percent of respondents planned to vote to stay in the EU while 47 percent would choose to leave, excluding undecideds, meaning the outcome was "on a knife-edge". The survey, which has a sample size of 1,632 respondents, was conducted between May 16 and June 12, before the murder of pro-"Remain
  
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• What happens if the UK Brexits

  20-06-2016 23:00 via cnn.com
  
  CNNMoney's Nina dos Santos explains what technically happens if the United Kingdom votes to exit the EU according to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union.
  
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• John Oliver's profanity-laced ode to the EU

  20-06-2016 22:51 via cnn.com
  
  "Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver makes the case for why Brexit would be "absolutely insane" but acknowledges his frustration with the European Union in a profanity-laced song.
  
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• John Oliver's profanity-laced ode to EU

  20-06-2016 22:51 via cnn.com
  
  "Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver makes the case for why Brexit would be "absolutely insane" but acknowledges his frustration with the European Union in a profanity-laced song.
  
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• The United States of Trump

  20-06-2016 22:35 via nbcnews.com
  
  An inside look at the voters who took over the Republican Party.
  
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• Broadway Stars Sing for Victims of Orlando Shooting

  20-06-2016 22:30
  The Broadway community recorded a song honoring Orlando victims.
  
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• Trial Concludes for Van Driver Charged in the Death of Freddie Gray

  20-06-2016 22:00
  
  The judge will render his verdict on Thursday morning.
  
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• Ticketmaster to Give Away Free Tickets: How to Check If You’re Eligible

  20-06-2016 21:46
  
  Ticketmaster is offering millions of customers free tickets to certain events or discounts as part of a class action settlement.
  
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• Teen Gets Heart Transplant Day After Spending Prom at Hospital

  20-06-2016 21:42
  Isabella Anderson got news of a new heart after spending prom in the ICU.
  
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• Hospital attack sparks Rio security concerns

  20-06-2016 21:40 via cnn.com
  
  Rio de Janeiro's largest public hospital and one of the five designated to treat tourists during the upcoming Summer Olympic Games was attacked by armed gunmen during the weekend, leaving one person dead and two injured.
  
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• Ryan Calls on WH to Release Complete Orlando 911 Transcript

  20-06-2016 21:33
  
  “Selectively editing this transcript is preposterous," Ryan said in a statement.
  
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• Texas Officer, Boy, 11, Die in Crash During Police Chase

  20-06-2016 21:30
  A Houston-area officer and a boy died after an SUV carrying the child struck a police car pursuing a suspected drunken driver
  
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• Feds Release Excerpts of Orlando Shooter's Calls With Police

  20-06-2016 21:26
  
  Mateen identified himself as an Islamic soldier in the calls.
  
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• Tropical Storm Danielle forms off Mexico's eastern coast

  20-06-2016 21:16 via news.yahoo.com
  MEXICO CITY (AP) — Tropical Storm Danielle formed off eastern Mexico on Monday and began drenching the country's Gulf coast region with heavy rains.
  
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• The Latest: Ramsey scores for Wales against Russia

  20-06-2016 21:16 via news.yahoo.com
  
  PARIS (AP) — The Latest from soccer's European Championship (all times local):
  
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• Full Orlando 911 transcript released, gunman pledges allegiance to Islamic State

  20-06-2016 21:14 via news.yahoo.com
  The U.S. Justice Department and the FBI on Monday released what they said was the complete transcript of the phone conversation between the Orlando, Florida, shooter and 911 police operators in which the gunman pledges allegiance to Islamic State's leader. "I pledge of allegiance to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi of the Islamic State," a statement by the Justice Department and the FBI quoted gunman Omar Mateen as saying.
  
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• Obama announces new Los Angeles-based manufacturing hub

  20-06-2016 21:13 via news.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration selected a Los Angeles group Monday to lead an effort aimed at making manufacturing companies more competitive globally by helping them consume less energy and produce less pollution.
  
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• Game 7 draws top NBA Finals rating since Jordan's last title

  20-06-2016 21:13 via news.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Game 7 between the Cavaliers and Warriors has drawn the highest television rating for the NBA Finals since Michael Jordan's last championship.
  
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