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NRA Convention Bans Guns To Protect Mike Pence. Parkland Survivors' Jaws Drop.

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Guns will be barred during Vice President Mike Pence's appearance at an from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Hz9px8 via IFTTT

Woman Allegedly Suffering From PTSD Sues Southwest Airlines After Engine Failure Flight

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She called it a "horror." from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2jgEKGe via IFTTT

The Great Game in Asia: How China Sees Taiwan

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For the Chinese Communist Party, Taiwan represents the final obstacle to truly concluding the Chinese Civil War. In the wake of China’s live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait, along with the largest naval drills in history of the People’s Liberation Army Navy, the Republic of China’s (Taiwan) status and meaning to the U.S.-China relationship is more prominent than ever. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2jiOBLZ via IFTTT

Donald Trump Demands Democratic Senator Quit In Saturday Morning Twitter Rant

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President Donald Trump kickstarted his weekend by launching a blistering from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HCxRO7 via IFTTT

Police Nab cop-killer Suspect After four-day Manhunt in Maine

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Police caught 29-year-old John Williams, the man authorities say killed Corporal Eugene Cole on Wednesday, after four days on the run. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2JCo9b8 via IFTTT

Great Barrier Reef given £275million investment as damage spreads

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Australia on Sunday pledged a major cash injection to restore and protect the Great Barrier Reef in what it said would be a game-changer for the embattled natural wonder. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said more than A$500 million (£275 million) will go towards improving water quality, tackling predators, and expanding restoration efforts. The World Heritage-listed site, which attracts millions of tourists, is reeling from significant bouts of coral bleaching due to warming sea temperatures linked to climate change. The reef is also under threat from the coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish, which has proliferated due to pollution and agricultural runoff. Mr Turnbull said it was the "largest ever single investment - to protect the reef, secure its viability and the 64,000 jobs that rely on the reef." "We want to ensure the reef's future for the benefit of all Australians, particularly those whose livelihood depends on the reef," he added. The reef is a critica

1,300-Pound Great White Shark Named Hilton Spotted Near Florida Panhandle

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A Twitter-famous shark turned up in a new location on Friday -- near the from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2jgvOR9 via IFTTT

'My gladiator lay down his shield': Toddler Alfie Evans dies in Britain

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Alfie Evans, the 23-month-old British toddler whose grave illness drew international attention, died early on Saturday, his family said. Alfie had a rare, degenerative disease and had been in a semi-vegetative state for more than a year. After a series of court cases, doctors at Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool removed his life support on Monday, against his parents wishes. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HDnh5D via IFTTT

'Avengers: Infinity War' Just Had The Biggest Opening Weekend Ever

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"Avengers: Infinity War," the culmination of a 10-year Marvel film journey, from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2jhUfhn via IFTTT

Michelle Wolf performs stand-up routine at White House Correspondent's dinner

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Wolf's routine took shots at President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders and the media. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HUG9jM via IFTTT

Stage Set for Trump’s Meeting with Kim Jong Un

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The president shared updates about his forthcoming summit with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, saying he spoke with the leaders of South Korea and Japan, and that the meeting’s time and location are being set. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2vVX2pt via IFTTT

Suspect in deputy's killing held in maximum-security prison

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NORRIDGEWOCK, Maine (AP) — A man accused of killing a sheriff's deputy was held in the state's maximum-security prison on Sunday pending his initial court appearance. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2JDtCOT via IFTTT

Special celebration for longtime Pittsburgh Pirates usher’s 100th birthday

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Phil Coyne is beloved in the Steel City, serving the Pittsburgh Pirates for 82 years as an usher. The team and his fans honored Coyne for his 100th birthday with a celebration at the ballpark he loves. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HCmCkQ via IFTTT

Trump Asks If There Are Hispanics In The Room Before Demanding His Wall

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President Donald Trump was met with silence at a campaign-style rally in from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2FqF7Xs via IFTTT

Duterte permanently bans Filipinos going to work in Kuwait after maid found stuffed in freezer

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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday said the temporary ban on Filipinos going to work in Kuwait is now permanent, intensifying a diplomatic standoff over the treatment of migrant workers in the Gulf nation. Mr Duterte in February imposed a prohibition on workers heading to Kuwait following the murder of a Filipina maid whose body was found stuffed in a freezer in the Gulf state. The crisis deepened after Kuwaiti authorities last week ordered Manila's envoy to leave the country over videos of Philippine embassy staff helping workers in Kuwait flee allegedly abusive employers. The two nations had been negotiating a labour deal that Philippine officials said could result in the lifting of the ban but the recent escalation in tensions has put an agreement in doubt. "The ban stays permanently. There will be no more recruitment for especially domestic helpers. No more," Mr Duterte told reporters in the southern city of Davao. There was no immediate response from Kuwa

Lynching memorial leaves some quietly seething: 'Let sleeping dogs lie'

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One mile away, another historical monument tells a very different tale about the American south: the First White House of the Confederacy celebrates the life of “renowned American patriot” Jefferson Davis, who served as the president of the Confederate states, while making virtually no mention of the hundreds of black people he and his family enslaved. The contradictions of Montgomery’s historical narratives were on full display this week as thousands of tourists and progressive activists flocked to the city to mark the opening of the country’s first memorial to lynching victims – while some locals quietly seethed, saying they resented the new museum for dredging up the past and feared it would incite anger and backlash within black communities. “It’s going to cause an uproar and open old wounds,” said Mikki Keenan, a 58-year-old longtime Montgomery resident, who was eating lunch at a southern country-style restaurant a mile from the memorial. from Yahoo News - Latest News & He

Trump Claims He Wants To Help Dreamers. Time To Put Up Or Shut Up.

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3 Siblings Are on Their Way to Recovery After The Accident That Killed Their Parents

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They are all in critical care. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HW4AgV via IFTTT

Israeli military kills three Palestinians along Gaza Strip border

Israeli troops shot and killed three Palestinians along the border with the Gaza Strip in two separate incidents on Sunday, the Israeli military said. The shootings follow a month of violence along the Israel-Gaza border, where Palestinians have been holding protests every Friday pressing for the right of return for refugees and their descendants to what is now Israel. In the first incident on Sunday, two men "attempted to infiltrate" into Israel from the southern Gaza Strip, the military said in a statement. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2I2AHvl via IFTTT

RIP Larry Harvey: Burning Man's leading light dies at 70

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Larry Harvey, the co-founder of the Burning Man festival who grew it from an event on a San Francisco beach to a desert arts festival of global significance, died Saturday. He was 70. Harvey had been hospitalized after a stroke on April 4, and had remained in critical condition. "Though we all hoped he would recover, he passed peacefully this morning at 8:24am in San Francisco, with members of his family at his side," wrote Burning Man CEO Marian Goodell in the organization's official announcement.  SEE ALSO: Burning Man Isn't What You Think, and Never Has Been Harvey's story has already passed into countercultural legend. A former landscape gardener and carpenter, he and his friend Jerry James decided to burn a large wooden figure of a man on San Francisco's Baker Beach in 1986.  The Burning Man event, repeated annually, began to draw exponentially increasing numbers of attendees — so many that Harvey and friends needed a new location where it could grow rela

Sainsbury's confirms tie-up with Asda

The UK's second and third largest supermarkets plan to merge to create a giant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Kkf6N7

Labour pledges cap on overdraft fees and interest payments

Shadow chancellor John McDonnell says he wants to end the "national scandal" of poor families in debt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ra5jQT

Avengers: Infinity War estimated to break global opening weekend record

The superhero sequel is estimated to have the highest ever global opening weekend take of $630m. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2r8GvZM

T-Mobile agrees $26bn mega-merger with Sprint

The US telecoms firms could win more customers through the deal, as long as regulators approve it. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2w5RWr1

Bookmakers aim to avoid gaming machine 'catastrophe'

Betting firms write to the culture secretary to prevent a £2 limit being imposed on gaming machines. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HBoL46

Jockey Club horse racing posts record annual turnover

The Jockey Club, which operates 15 racecourses, sees annual turnover hit £200m for the first time. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2r8Ai0N

Crackdown plan on Scottish limited partnerships

The UK government says Scottish limited partnerships have been exploited in complex "dirty money" schemes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HybSYA

Fake five-star reviews being bought and sold online

A trade in false online reviews relied upon by millions is identified in a BBC investigation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HzKidI

Sainsbury's and Asda merger 'must be investigated'

UK competition watchdog is urged by politicians to probe a potential merger of Sainsbury's and Asda. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vVH1Qn

Caravans making a comeback

Cathy Chamberlain is bringing curvy caravans back in fashion. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vSckeS

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert T-Mobile and Sprint announce plan to merge, form new company 04/29/18 12:26 PM

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump eager to meet with Kim Jong-Un, but won't until North Korea surrenders nuclear program: John Bolton 04/29/18 10:22 AM

'My Gladiator... Gained His Wings': Alfie Evans Dies; Parents, Family and Supporters Heartbroken

Alfie Evans, the little boy at the heart of a legal battle in the United Kingdom over his right to live and his parents' right to have a say in his care, died early Saturday. He was 23-months-old.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2HC05II

Seoul: Kim Says He’ll Give Up Nukes if US Vows Not to Attack

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told his South Korean counterpart at their historic summit that he would be willing to give up his nuclear weapons if the U.S. commits to a formal end to the Korean War and a pledge not to attack the North, Seoul officials said Sunday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2JCKTaS

Trump Says He Has Responsibility to Resolve Korean Conflict

President Donald Trump is claiming credit for a historic inter-Korean summit but now faces a burden in helping turn the Korean leaders’ bold but vague vision for peace into reality after more than six decades of hostility. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2r6Fi5c

15 Choirs From Around the World Sing Prayer of Peace Over Israel

Israel's celebrates its 70th anniversary as a modern nation this year, but Israelis aren't the only ones joining in on the festivities.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2vSYkS5

New Photo Released of UK Toddler Alfie Evans; European Parliament Member Continues Push for Parental Rights

An administrator of the "Alfies Army Official" Facebook page posted on Friday a new photo of UK toddler Alfie Evans, sleeping on his hospital bed and still off life support. Meanwhile, a member of the European Parliament, continues his push to change the law in the UK in favor of parental rights. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2HziHFf

'After One Prayer I Was Free': Faith Healed This Man's Addiction, Now He's Helped 300 Others Break Loose Too

He was an addict. Now, he's a pastor who helped to found one of the first rehab centers in Serbia. "I was healed from addiction," says Pastor Dusan Beredji. "After one prayer, I was free."  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2r3WEAt

'A Billion-Soul Harvest': The End Times Ushering in History's Greatest Revival?

Christian ministries have been called streams of God. A number of them are coming together because they believe their unity could help set off history's greatest revival. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2vRH286

'My Fear Today Is That We Have Been Played - Again': Kim Jong Un Makes History, Critics Urge Caution

Kim Jong Un makes history by crossing into South Korea for a meeting with Moon Jai-in to discuss the future, but experts urge caution. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2JtNcgz

North and South Korea Vow to Rid Korean Peninsula of Nuclear Weapons

After a year of tensions, the first North-South Korea summit in more than a decade began Friday with a handshake. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Huesit

Political Pundit Ben Shapiro Defends America's Biblical Values at Liberty University

On Wednesday, Political commentator and Daily Wire editor-in-chief Ben Shapiro spoke to 11,000 students at Liberty University about the profound biblical values that created America, and why they're worth defending today. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2HZpyv4

Will Alfie's Parents Finally Get to Take Him Home?

Doctors to discuss "options" with the parents of 23-month-old Alfie Evans including allowing them to take him home. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Fhi8OB

28 Countries Where Religious Freedom is Deteriorating

A new report by the U.S. Commission for International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) says the situation in 28 countries in particular represented a " downward trend" in safeguarding those freedoms. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2HvdPFl

American Pastor Caught Up in Turkey's 'Crusade Against the West'

Using bogus charges, secret witnesses and a legal system that does the bidding of the president, Turkey has severely stacked the deck against imprisoned American pastor Andrew Brunson.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2HxDrxe

This May Be Mike Pompeo's First Challenge After Confirmation

The US Senate is expected to confirm CIA Director Mike Pompeo today as the nation's next secretary of state.Now that four Democrats have joined all Republicans in saying they will vote to confirm Pompeo, the vote will move forward a day earlier than expected..Pompeo's confirmation comes at a time when North and South Korea prepare to talk peace, and as North Korean cyber attacks are also a growing concern. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2vMvrHp

Here's the 'Legal' Reason Why the UK Can Force Alfie Evans to Die

How can a court deny parents the right to seek treatment for their child? One legal expert reveals exactly how the UK can legally deprive Alfie Evans of his right to life. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2HrumtP

Germans Don Jewish Skullcaps to Protest Anti-Semitism

Germans of various faiths donned Jewish skullcaps and took to the streets Wednesday in several cities to protest an anti-Semitic attack in Berlin and express fears about growing hatred of Jews in the country. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2HMeG3I

Christians Call for International Day of Prayer for North Korea to Fight 'Demonic Principalities'

Christians around the world will observe for an International Day of Prayer and Fasting for North Korea as uncertainty and political tension shroud the region. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2FeUGl2

Anti-Pro-Life Bias Exposed: Major Networks Cover Royal Birth, Ignore UK Toddler Alfie Evans

If the major television networks, ABC, CBS, and NBC, can spend nearly a half hour on the birth of one baby, what can't they spare one second for a dying toddler? from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2HQ3G5e

Sacrificing Alfie for British National Pride

The British establishment is willing to sacrifice Alfie Evans to defend the "honor" of its National Heath Service.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2HRQpt0

German Governor: 'The Cross Is a Fundamental Symbol of our Identity and Christian Values'

The governor of Germany's largest state has ordered crosses to be hung at the entrances of all its government buildings. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Hqrqxv

Court Rejects Latest Appeal by UK Toddler's Parents; Attorney Wants Prime Minister Theresa May to Weigh In

Life and death court hearings continued Wednesday as the parents of Alfie Evans, the UK toddler battling an undiagnosed brain disease, relentlessly fight for their right to have a final say in their son's treatment. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2qYaKCA

New top story on Hacker News: Hanging the Linux core dump pipe helper

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New top story on Hacker News: How to speed up the Rust compiler in 2018

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New top story on Hacker News: Human Dx is hiring software engineers to unlock healthcare for all

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New top story on Hacker News: Home Chip Fabrication in 66 Steps

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New top story on Hacker News: Can’t sleep? Tell yourself it’s not a big deal

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New top story on Hacker News: Facebook Median Pay now $240k

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Kim Jong-un: North Korea to allow foreign experts to witness nuclear site closure in May

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North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un has said that he will dismantle his country’s main nuclear testing site in May, and that South Korean and US experts and journalists will be allowed to view the process. The dictator’s pledge was made to Moon Jae-in, South Korea’s prime minister,  during their historic talks on Friday, according to Mr Moon’s spokesman, Yoon Young-chan. As well as promising to close the Punggye-ri bomb testing site Kim said he would change North Korea’s time zone by half an hour, reverting it to match South Korea’s. Kim and Mr Moon, meeting in a ‘truce village’ between their countries’ borders on Friday, pledged to work towards the “complete denuclearisation” of the Korean peninsular. The meeting, which some analysts have criticised for not producing firm plans for denuclearisation, came ahead of Kim’s scheduled talk with Donald Trump, expected within the next few weeks. According to a team of Chinese geologists the Punggye-ri site may not be usable anyway, having report

Fox News Reporter: Sarah Huckabee Sanders Deserves Apology After Press Dinner

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Russian FM says US trying to 'divide Syria into parts'

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MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's foreign minister said Saturday the United States is trying to divide Syria. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2KmImD5 via IFTTT

Saudi Aramco appoints first woman to board of directors

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Saudi national oil giant Aramco said Sunday that five new members had been appointed to its board of directors, including the first woman in the firm's history. Lynn Laverty Elsenhans, 60, is the former head of US oil company Sunoco Inc. and has been director of oil services company Baker Hughes since July last year. Other newly-appointed Aramco board members include Minister of Finance Mohammed al-Jadaan, while Energy Minister Khaled al-Faleh was retained as the company's chairman, state-owned Aramco said in a statement. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2JAog78 via IFTTT

Northrop Grumman Has a Smart Strategy for Business Success

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Northrop Grumman is only bidding on projects that the company believes will generate the best financial returns on its investments. Continuing a recent trend amongst major defense companies, Northrop Grumman is only bidding on projects that the company believes will generate the best financial returns on its investments. The company even ruled out bidding on certain programs where it is the incumbent, such as a new replacement electro-optical distributed aperture system (DAS)—the contract for which ended up going to Raytheon. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HYjuTU via IFTTT

Lawmakers ask Paul Ryan to explain House chaplain firing

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House Democrats and even some Republicans are angry over Speaker Paul Ryan's sudden firing of their longtime chaplain. Now questions are being raised about why this happened. Ed O'Keefe reports. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2JzW5VL via IFTTT

Hunting hackers

How cyber security firm Darktrace was set up by former members of the UK security services and maths professors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Kpbz0j

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert President Trump says comedian 'bombed' at White House Correspondents' Dinner, touts success of his rival rally in Michigan 04/29/18 8:41 AM

Britain, Pamplona, Killer Caterpillars: Your Monday Briefing

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‘Trust’ Season 1, Episode 6: A Dead Body Focuses the Mind

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‘Billions’ Season 3, Episode 6: Eat or Be Eaten

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'American Fair' — Pamela Littky documents an enduring tradition

The essence of the American fair has not changed much over the past century. As the social and cultural fabric of the United States has evolved considerably, the fairs continue to draw attendance from wide swaths of the heartland, providing a place for far-flung citizens of a county or state to maintain community and celebrate elements of their culture that recall some of the most nostalgic American ideals. Pamela Littky traveled thousands of miles across the country capturing the sights of these important seasonal markers for so many communities. Idyllic portraits of farmers and rope-and-ride spectators accompany portraits and tableaux that evoke undertones of apprehension and uncertainty. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HDflRC via IFTTT

Man accused of killing girlfriend dies days after attempted suicide in SW Houston

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The man accused of killing his girlfriend then attempting to take his own life has died, officials confirmed. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HVTrwu via IFTTT

Trump Meets The 2018 Olympic Team, With A Few Major Absences

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N. Korea glorifies summit with South; analysts less sure

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GOYANG, South Korea (AP) — North Korea's state media on Saturday trumpeted leader Kim Jong Un's "immortal achievement" a day after he met South Korean President Moon Jae-in and repeated past vows to remove nuclear weapons from the peninsula and work toward a formal end to the Korean War. Despite the bold declarations, the leaders failed to provide any new measures on a nuclear standoff that has captivated and terrified millions, and analysts expressed doubts on whether the summit represented a real breakthrough. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HDewIv via IFTTT

Rep. Gohmert reacts to recovered Strzok-Page text messages

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Recovered FBI text messages were delivered to congressional committees; House Judiciary Committee member Rep. Louie Gohmert reacts on 'Fox & Friends.' from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2r6XD2G via IFTTT

20 Gorgeous Pieces of Mother's Day Jewelry

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Accused 'Golden State Killer' charged with two counts of murder

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Handcuffed to a wheelchair and appearing frail, the former California policeman accused of being the notorious "Golden State Killer" appeared in court on Friday and was charged with two counts of murder. Joseph James DeAngelo, 72, who was arrested on Tuesday after a 40-year manhunt, did not enter a plea to the charges at the brief arraignment in a Sacramento court. DeAngelo was charged with the February 2, 1978 murders of Brian and Katie Maggiore, a newlywed couple who were shot dead in Rancho Cordova, a Sacramento suburb, while walking their dog. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HEGYdm via IFTTT

China's Guam Killer (and Aircraft Carrier Killer) Missile Is Ready for War

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Carrier killer missiles are now operational along China's coastal provinces and possibly on South China Sea atolls. Chinese military observers have also been hailing the DF-26’s anti-ship capabilities against US aircraft carriers and amphibious assault vessels. China’s defense ministry confirmed on Thursday that high-tech DF-26 intermediate-range ballistic missiles have been deployed with the People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2KoReYW via IFTTT

FIFA Cites Ethics Rules After Trump's Threatening World Cup Tweet

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More than money: School vouchers also irk Arizona teachers

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PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona leaders dealing with an unprecedented teacher strike are paying the political price for long-festering resentment among many public school teachers who say they are fed up with lagging salaries and what they see as an equally dangerous attack on their profession: school vouchers. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2r8v446 via IFTTT

Tom Brokaw Comes Out Swinging Against Linda Vester's Allegations of Inappropriate Behavior

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The legendary newsman claims he "made no romantic overtures towards" Vester from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2KjhB2g via IFTTT

Tesla owner who turned on car's autopilot then sat in passenger seat while travelling on the M1 banned from driving

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A man who switched on his car's autopilot before moving to the passenger seat while travelling along a motorway has been banned from driving for 18 months. Bhavesh Patel, aged 39, of Alfreton Road, Nottingham, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving at St Albans Crown Court on Friday, April 20. The court heard that at 7.40pm on May 21, 2017, Patel was driving his white Tesla S 60 along the northbound carriageway of the M1, between junctions 8 and 9 near Hemel Hempstead. While the £70,000 car was in motion, he chose to switch on the supercar's autopilot function before moving across to the passenger seat and leaving the steering wheel and foot controls completely unmanned. A witness noticed Patel, who had owned the car for a maximum of five months at the time of the incident, sat in the passenger seat of the vehicle. Tesla founder Elon Musk Credit: Joe Skipper/Reuters No one could be seen in the driver's seat and Patel appeared to have his hands behind his head. The witness, who

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