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• Police: Punch, drunk driving mom cause crash killing girl, 6

  30-05-2017 23:56 via yahoo.com
  
  MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — A man punched his girlfriend as she was driving a van carrying him and her four children along an Indiana highway, causing a single-vehicle crash that killed her 6-year-old daughter, police said.
  
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• Three Mile Island to close 40 years after nuclear accident

  30-05-2017 23:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The plant's owner says the low cost of natural gas extraction has made nuclear power unprofitable.
  
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• The stickers that save lives on Kenya's buses

  30-05-2017 23:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Safety stickers on Kenya's notoriously hazardous buses have saved hundreds of lives.
  
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• The magic words that reduce road deaths

  30-05-2017 23:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Safety stickers on Kenya's notoriously hazardous buses have saved hundreds of lives.
  
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• Sean Spicer spars with White House reporters over 'fake news' – video

  30-05-2017 23:38 via theguardian.com
  
  The White House press secretary got into a heated exchange with reporters over ‘fake news’ during a briefing in Washington. Spicer accused the BBC and the New York Times of spreading fake news over a tweet saying Donald Trump was rude to the Italian prime minister. Journalists in the room hit back, saying he was focusing too much on a ‘mistake’ Continue reading...
  
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• Death penalty 'won't end sexual violence in India'

  30-05-2017 23:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The use of the death penalty in India has been flawed and arbitrary, writes Gopika Bashi of Amnesty International.
  
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• Yemen facing 'total collapse' as fighting continues, UN warns

  30-05-2017 23:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  "Crisis is not coming, it is not looming, it is here today - on our watch," top humanitarian says.
  
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• The Latest: Shooting suspect shows little emotion in court

  30-05-2017 23:33 via yahoo.com
  
  BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (AP) — The Latest on a series of shootings in Mississippi that left eight people dead (all times local):
  
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• Danke, But Nein: Germany Doesn't Want U.S. Help With Election, Official Says

  30-05-2017 23:33 via nbcnews.com
  
  Germany has made it clear it doesn't want "any hint of U.S. involvement in any way" in September's federal election, a senior U.S. intelligence official said.
  
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• Spicer Returns to Briefing Room, Avoids Specifics on Major Issues

  30-05-2017 23:31 via nbcnews.com
  
  White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer's returns to the briefing room yielded few specifics following Trump's first foreign trip, Russia probe of some staff.
  
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• Trump lawyer won't cooperate with Congress

  30-05-2017 23:23 via cnn.com
  
  One of President Donald Trump's personal attorneys, Michael Cohen, has received an "invitation to provide information and testimony" that pertains to the Russia investigation to House and Senate intelligence committees, Cohen has confirmed.
  
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• Robotic reverend blesses worshippers in eight languages

  30-05-2017 23:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BlessU-2 has been installed in Wittenberg, the birthplace of the Protestant Reformation 500 years ago.
  
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• Moment underground water pipe explodes

  30-05-2017 23:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The dramatic explosion in Ukraine sent a torrent of muddy water and rocks flying in all directions.
  
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• Dramatic Ukraine water pipe explosion captured on CCTV

  30-05-2017 23:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The dramatic explosion in Ukraine sent a torrent of muddy water and rocks flying in all directions.
  
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• Husband of Mary Kay Letourneau, His Former Sixth Grade Teacher, Files for Separation

  30-05-2017 23:16 via yahoo.com
  
  The couple created a national scandal when their illicit relationship began when he was 12, and she was 34.
  
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• Olivia Newton-John puts tour on hold after breast cancer diagnosis

  30-05-2017 23:15 via theguardian.com
  
  Singer postpones concerts in US and Canada after return of disease she was treated for 25 years ago The singer and actor Olivia Newton-John has postponed tour dates as she revealed a second diagnosis of breast cancer.The star of Grease was scheduled to perform across the US and Canada next month, after the release of her 2016 collaborative album, Liv On.Continue reading...
  
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• Andrew Strauss says IPL experience worth injury risk for England players

  30-05-2017 23:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Benefits outweigh risks when England make players available for the Indian Premier League, says director of cricket Andrew Strauss.
  
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• Spicer tussles with reporters after Trump’s foreign trip

  30-05-2017 22:57 via yahoo.com
  
  Despite the condemnation of anonymous sources, Trump’s White House frequently puts out its own information anonymously or attributed to senior officials.
  
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• Uber just fired Anthony Levandowski, the employee accused of stealing Google’s self-driving tech

  30-05-2017 22:53 via yahoo.com
  
  Earlier this year, Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving car subsidiary, launched a surprise and somewhat sensational lawsuit against Uber. According to the suit, a former Waymo engineer named Anthony Levandowski allegedly misappropriated hundreds of gigabytes of proprietary technical information about Waymo's self-driving efforts and handed it over to Uber.
  While Uber initially claimed that the allegations were frivolous and baseless, early court proceedings were far from favorable for the ride sharin
  
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• US, China could decide this week on North Korea sanctions

  30-05-2017 22:47 via yahoo.com
  
  The United States and China are discussing next steps in response to North Korea's missile tests and could reach a decision on new sanctions this week, Washington's UN envoy Nikki Haley said Tuesday.China is pushing Pyongyang through back channels to change its behavior and discussing with the United States the timing of a possible new sanctions resolution, Haley told reporters.
  
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• Woman Killed by Tiger in England Zoo Identified, Mom Says She Loved Her Job

  30-05-2017 22:44 via yahoo.com
  
  The zoo has called her death a "freak accident."
  
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• Sheriff: Shooting suspect dodged officers by swapping cars

  30-05-2017 22:42 via yahoo.com
  
  BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (AP) — A man accused of killing eight people at three houses in Mississippi swapped cars several times as he fled the crimes, eluding officers tracking him across the rural county, a sheriff said Tuesday.
  
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• Purple streaker Steve a mystery of the night sky

  30-05-2017 22:30 via theguardian.com
  
  Given a ‘down to earth’ nickname for the time being, a newly found fast-moving gas ribbon is fascinating astronomersA mysterious streak of purple light spotted by aurora watchers adds to a growing list of upper atmospheric phenomena. Previously spotted electrical effects have been called elves, sprites and gnomes; the newcomer has the less fairytale name of Steve.The name was bestowed by the Alberta Aurora Chasers, an online skywatching group who first noticed the phenomenon. Initial
  
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• Swiss court convicts man over 'defamatory' Facebook likes

  30-05-2017 22:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Zurich court said by "liking" defamatory Facebook posts, the man "endorsed" the content.
  
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• French Open: Murray, del Potro close to rematch

  30-05-2017 22:14 via cnn.com
  
  The red stuff isn't to everyone's liking.
  
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• French Open 2017: Andy Murray beats Andrey Kuznetsov to reach second round

  30-05-2017 22:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Andy Murray beats Andrey Kuznetsov in four sets while Kyle Edmund also reaches the French Open second round.
  
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• Behold The AMG Project 1's Insane F1-Style Engine

  30-05-2017 21:55 via yahoo.com
  
  More than 1000 horsepower, five motors, redline at 11,000rpm, faster response than a naturally-aspirated V8, an 800 volt hybrid system and four times as many batteries as in Lewis Hamilton's F1 car. This is the AMG Project 1 hyperca
  
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• This Adorable Girl Has Questions for Barack Obama

  30-05-2017 21:54 via yahoo.com
  
  "Why did he go? Where did he go? Why did he leave it, anyway?"
  
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• Russia's Newest Post-Soviet Airliner Is Ready to Fly

  30-05-2017 21:53 via yahoo.com
  
  There's a lot riding on the MC-21. With any luck, that includes passengers.
  
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• Here's What We Know About Google Co-Founder Sergey Brin's Secret AIrship

  30-05-2017 21:53 via yahoo.com
  
  Sergey Brin is secretly building an airship inside a NASA hangar. Here's what he's planning to do with it.
  
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• Feds Consider Banning All Laptops on Flights to and From U.S.

  30-05-2017 21:53 via yahoo.com
  
  "I might," said Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly.
  
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• Elon Musk's Boring Company Shows Off Its Weirdo Concept Car

  30-05-2017 21:53 via yahoo.com
  
  The concept car would ferry pedestrians through proposed tunnel networks, assuming any of this ever gets built.
  
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• Russia inquiry expands to Trump lawyer Michael Cohen

  30-05-2017 21:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Michael Cohen says requests by congressional investigations were "not capable of being answered".
  
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• Dozens of Android Apps Infected with Korean Adware

  30-05-2017 21:49 via yahoo.com
  
  One of the easiest ways to avoid malicious software on Android phones is to install apps only from the Google Play Store.Google vets every program that crosses into its storefront, and the vast majority of them are perfectly safe.Israeli security firm Check Point investigated what it called "The Judy Malware," although the "malware" label is debatable.
  
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• This Barista's Confessions About What Really Went Down At Work Will Horrify You

  30-05-2017 21:45 via yahoo.com
  
  Spoiler: There's nothing that mice can't get into.
  
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• The Kitchen Trend Flip Or Flop's Christina El Moussa Is Obsessed With Right Now

  30-05-2017 21:45 via yahoo.com
  
  Bet we'll be seeing a lot of it onFlip Or Flop next season.
  
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• People Are Furious About Ivanka Trump's Memorial Day Champagne Tweet

  30-05-2017 21:45 via yahoo.com
  
  What's your take?
  
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• WATCH: Water pipe bursts underground in Kiev, creates huge explosion

  30-05-2017 21:40
  
  Surveillance video shows an underground water pipe bursting in Kiev, Ukraine, damaging many cars and buildings. Luckily, no one was hurt.
  
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• Russians parade in blackface ahead of Cameroon-Germany match

  30-05-2017 21:38 via theguardian.com
  
  Other marchers at Carnaval Sochi Fest parade were seen carrying bananas as city prepares to host Confederations Cup, once more raising racism concernsPeople in blackface and carrying bananas marched in an official parade in Sochi less than a month before the city hosts Cameroon for a Confederations Cup match, once again raising concerns about racism at football matches in Russia.
  A photograph from state news agency Tass showed a man in a Cameroon jersey with his face and arms painted black beati
  
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• Andy Murray hints at Margaret Court Arena boycott at Australian Open

  30-05-2017 21:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Andy Murray suggests he could support a Margaret Court Arena boycott at next year's Australian Open over a gay marriage row.
  
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• Duck! Treasury will hit the debt limit soon unless Congress votes to raise it

  30-05-2017 21:36 via yahoo.com
  
  As Congress deals with battles over health care legislation and the budget, a fight over raising the country’s debt ceiling is looking more likely.
  
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• Who's your mummy? Genetic secrets of ancient Egypt unwrapped

  30-05-2017 21:28 via yahoo.com
  
  By Will DunhamWASHINGTON (Reuters) - DNA from mummies found at a site once known for its cult to the Egyptian god of the afterlife is unwrapping intriguing insight into the people of ancient Egypt, including a surprise discovery that they had scant genetic ties to sub-Saharan Africa.Scientists on Tuesday said they examined genome data from 90 mummies from the Abusir el-Malek archaeological site, located about 70 miles (115 km) south of Cairo, in the most sophisticated genetic study of ancient Eg
  
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• Lawrence On Trump White House 'demolition Derby'

  30-05-2017 21:23 via yahoo.com
  
  Trump loses his Communications Director after less than 4 months in office and reportedly wants to bring one of his most controversial campaign aides to his Russia White House war room.
  
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• Arsene Wenger to stay at Arsenal: 21 years, 162 players, £700m spent, 16 trophies - and counting

  30-05-2017 21:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Arsene Wenger's 21-year Arsenal reign will continue - BBC Sport reflects on his record so far.
  
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• Boat bursts into fire with 34 aboard

  30-05-2017 21:02 via cnn.com
  
  Footage captured by the Portuguese Air Force shows the moment a migrant boat was engulfed in flames in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea.
  
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• BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2017: Ada Hegerberg wins award

  30-05-2017 20:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ada Hegerberg is crowned BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2017 after her treble-winning season with Olympique Lyonnais.
  
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• BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2017: Ada Hegerberg tribute from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

  30-05-2017 20:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2017 winner Ada Hegerberg is congratulated by former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
  
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• ISIS targets young, old in twin blasts

  30-05-2017 20:49 via cnn.com
  
  Twin car bombings just hours apart have targeted two groups of people going about their daily lives in Baghdad -- young families having a late night Ramadan snack and older city residents collecting their pensions.
  
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• Medicare plans to replace Social Security numbers on cards

  30-05-2017 20:43 via yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Old Medicare cards will be going in the shredder.
  
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• French Open bans Hamou over attempts to kiss reporter on live TV

  30-05-2017 20:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Maxime Hamou is condemned for "reprehensible behaviour" during an interview at the French Open.
  
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