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Gazans pitch protest tents on Israel border as tensions mount

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Palestinians in Gaza pitched tents near the volatile border with Israel on Thursday ahead of a six-week protest camp under the gaze of wary Israeli soldiers. The protest is dubbed "The Great March of Return" and has the backing of the Gaza Strip's Islamist rulers Hamas. It comes amid rising tensions as the United States prepares to move its Israel embassy to Jerusalem. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2IeZad9 via IFTTT

Two pilots flying different planes report seeing a UFO within minutes of each other

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Two pilots flying different aircraft above Arizona have reported close encounters with an unidentified flying object (UFO). ABC News obtained an audio clip of a conversation between the two pilots and the Albuquerque Air Route Traffic Control Centre. “OK, something did,” says the pilot of the Learjet plane. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2uAWVii via IFTTT

Kid Who Hugged Cop In Viral Protest Photo Feared Dead In Family Car Plunge

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A boy who hugged a cop in a photo that went viral amid national unrest over from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2uvA0VR via IFTTT

Russia’s Massive 200-Ton RS-28 ICBM Will Be Ready for Nuclear War in 2021

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Russia’s massive 200-ton RS-28 Sarmat heavy liquid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile is set to become operational by 2021. “Under the government-run program for armaments extending till 2027 Sarmat is to be produced serially starting from 2020,” a defense industry source told the TASS news agency. The weapon does not appear to have started testing yet, but the comments from the TASS source appear to somewhat contradict previous comments from other Russian officials. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2pXANdB via IFTTT

About 30 dogs believed dead in Michigan kennel fire

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FRUITPORT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — About 30 dogs are believed to have died in an early morning fire Friday at a boarding kennel in western Michigan, leaving owners of the animals and the facility devastated. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2pRDJZ7 via IFTTT

Fired V.A. secretary: 'It should not be this hard to serve your country'

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Former Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin wrote a New York Times op-ed reflecting on his service in President Trump's administration. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2GlPJbf via IFTTT

Tesla says crashed vehicle had been on autopilot prior to accident

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Tesla Inc said on Friday that a Tesla Model X involved a fatal crash in California last week had activated its Autopilot system, raising new questions about the semi-autonomous system that handles some driving tasks. Tesla also said vehicle logs from the accident showed no action had been taken by the driver soon before the crash and that he had received earlier warnings to put his hands on the wheel. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2uAqBwi via IFTTT

Pulse Nightclub Shooter’s Widow Found Not Guilty Of Aiding Her Husband’s Attack

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Noor Salman, the widow of the Pulse nightclub shooter, was from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2J6OcaZ via IFTTT

Judge says undocumented teens in U.S. custody must have abortion access

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(Reuters) - A federal judge in Washington issued an injunction on Friday preventing the Trump administration from interfering with the ability of undocumented teenagers in U.S. custody to have abortions or obtain abortion-related services. from Reuters: U.S. https://ift.tt/2uyO94z via IFTTT

Ronaldo statue: Sculptor Emanuel Santos takes another shot at bust

Emanuel Santos creates a second statue one year on to silence critics who ridiculed his work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2pTIeBo via IFTTT

Leicester family keeps 115-year-old hot cross bun

The Easter treat, which is a "bit hard", dates back to 1903 and has been passed through generations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2pQBunW via IFTTT

Test-launch footage of Russian ballistic missile Satan 2

Russia's President Putin claims it can penetrate any defence shield. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2E7nxHd via IFTTT

Final wish granted as dog visits dying owner

A collie makes an emotional final visit to its terminally-ill owner's hospital bedside hours before he passes away. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GEuipj via IFTTT

James Corden's dad complains about Peter Rabbit review

Malcolm Corden was not happy with Mark Kermode calling his son "appallingly irritating". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2pWS9Xd via IFTTT

The country where children fear election time

Parents in Sierra Leone have been warned to take extra care of their children this election period as it's feared they could be ritually killed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2pRCk4D via IFTTT

The men who had millions of lives in their hands

How do the families of generals who sent men into battle commemorate World War One? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2pSLT2l via IFTTT

Gender pay gap deadline: What to know

Britain's biggest companies have less than a week to publish their gender pay gap figures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GkXXVa via IFTTT

Is there a north-south divide in England's schools?

The Children's Commissioner said schools in the north of England were falling behind. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GoQ5OF via IFTTT

Lake Chad: Can the vanishing lake be saved?

It's been shrinking fast, but could a plan to divert water to one of Africa's largest lakes stop it disappearing? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IiMF06 via IFTTT

Islamic State 'Beatles' duo complain about losing UK citizenship

Two British men accused of being in the Islamic State 'Beatles' gang say they will not get a fair trial. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2E8q1Fm via IFTTT

Met Police chief: Social media leads children to violence

Britain's most senior police officer says social media "revs people up" and leads to stabbings and murders. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2pTTde8 via IFTTT

Malala returns to home town in Pakistan for first time since shooting

The Nobel Peace Prize winner visits the Pakistani area where Taliban militants tried to kill her. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2pUEq30 via IFTTT

Australia ball-tampering: David Warner 'resigned' to not playing for country again

David Warner says he is "resigned to the fact" he may never play for Australia again after his part in the ball-tampering scandal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Gl3paA via IFTTT

Stansted Airport bus fire: Flights to resume after cancellations

Stansted Airport expects to "operate as normal" after a bus fire caused all flights to be cancelled. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GDHUBp via IFTTT

Gaza-Israel border: UN seeks investigation over protest deaths

Palestinian officials say 16 people were killed in clashes with Israeli soldiers on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GE5PR4 via IFTTT

Schools cutting posts amid 'funding catastrophe'

Schools are still struggling with budget cuts, despite government reassurance, it is claimed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2uwf69a via IFTTT

Prof Stephen Hawking Cambridge funeral to take place

The private service for the visionary scientist will be held at the university church in Cambridge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2pShSQi via IFTTT

Ray Wilkins: Ex-England captain in critical condition in London hospital

Former England and Chelsea midfielder Ray Wilkins is in a critical condition in a London hospital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2pUdOzb via IFTTT

Prince Laurent: €46,000 blow for Belgium's 'cursed prince'

Prince Laurent defended his allowance as "the price of my life, which is largely behind me now". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2J5GdLg via IFTTT

The artist who gives her drawings away free to commuters

When she's on the train, Liz Atkin spends the journey sketching with charcoal. She gives her drawings away to fellow passengers for free, as a form of therapy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GYCzC9 via IFTTT

US may tie social media to visa applications

A state department proposal could require visa applicants to detail all their social media handles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2pRZZRG via IFTTT

The Papers: Russia-UK row and public sector pay gap

Saturday's front pages lead with the latest on Russia's row with the West and the public sector gender pay gap. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IfNQgY via IFTTT

Week in pictures: 24 - 30 March 2018

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GlCMlY via IFTTT

The woman who gave birth to rabbits (and other hoaxes)

These hoaxers were bold, dedicated, and didn't wait for 1 April. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2E8yYOR via IFTTT

Malala Yousafzai: 'My focus is only working for the good'

The Nobel Peace Prize winner talks to the BBC about abuse on social media, and whether she wants to enter politics. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2pQz8Gl via IFTTT

Flute played during brain surgery

Anna Marie Whitlock Henry played the flute while surgeons operated on her. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2pRuat0 via IFTTT

San Francisco cop's close shave in barbershop gun fight

A San Francisco cop was lucky to survive a shootout in a hairdresser's that left him and four civilians wounded, and the gunman dead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GJtLTg via IFTTT

Watch Sarah's final goodbye to the Today programme audience

Long-standing Today programme presenter is set to move to the World at One. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GjGegN via IFTTT

Ronaldo statue: Sculptor Emanuel Santos takes another shot at bust

Emanuel Santos creates a second statue one year on to silence critics who ridiculed his work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2pTIeBo via IFTTT

Leicester family keeps 115-year-old hot cross bun

The Easter treat, which is a "bit hard", dates back to 1903 and has been passed through generations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2pQBunW via IFTTT

Test-launch footage of Russian ballistic missile Satan 2

Russia's President Putin claims it can penetrate any defence shield. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2E7nxHd via IFTTT

Final wish granted as dog visits dying owner

A collie makes an emotional final visit to its terminally-ill owner's hospital bedside hours before he passes away. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GEuipj via IFTTT

New top story on Hacker News: It's time to head back to RSS?

It's time to head back to RSS? 214 by kawera | 62 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: TensorFlow Model Analysis (TFMA) is a library for evaluating TensorFlow models

TensorFlow Model Analysis (TFMA) is a library for evaluating TensorFlow models 14 by wjarek | 3 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Zendar is hiring a Research Engineer

Zendar is hiring a Research Engineer 1 by vinayak147 | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: An Update on Last Week’s Accident

An Update on Last Week’s Accident 112 by runesoerensen | 139 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Why Apple and Microsoft Are Healthier Than Facebook

Why Apple and Microsoft Are Healthier Than Facebook 78 by JumpCrisscross | 16 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: A lambda calculus for quantum computation

A lambda calculus for quantum computation 53 by jessup | 2 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Startups not status: Japan's top grads rethink success

Startups not status: Japan's top grads rethink success 42 by raleighm | 2 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Fiftieth anniversary of Whole Earth Catalog

Fiftieth anniversary of Whole Earth Catalog 30 by walterbell | 9 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Niantic to settle Pokémon GO Fest lawsuit for over $1.5M

Niantic to settle Pokémon GO Fest lawsuit for over $1.5M 31 by portofcall | 5 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Another chapter on Facebook’s privacy woes is being written in Latin America

Another chapter on Facebook’s privacy woes is being written in Latin America 112 by cctt23 | 12 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Technological Change and Obsolete Skills: Evidence from Men’s Pro Tennis (2017) [pdf]

Technological Change and Obsolete Skills: Evidence from Men’s Pro Tennis (2017) [pdf] 18 by samclemens | 3 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Automatically “block” people in images using a pretrained neural network

Automatically “block” people in images using a pretrained neural network 66 by thefox | 35 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Scientists say we’re on the cusp of a carbon dioxide–recycling revolution

Scientists say we’re on the cusp of a carbon dioxide–recycling revolution 87 by masonic | 50 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: The joy of max()

The joy of max() 192 by thefox | 73 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Tesla crash victim had complained about auto-pilot in same location

Tesla crash victim had complained about auto-pilot in same location 235 by ucaetano | 244 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: ShivyC – Hobby C compiler created in Python

Show HN: ShivyC – Hobby C compiler created in Python 69 by ssarodia | 5 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Swift for TensorFlow

Swift for TensorFlow 146 by gok | 32 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: How Cambridge Analytica’s Facebook targeting model really worked

How Cambridge Analytica’s Facebook targeting model really worked 296 by Dowwie | 134 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Transitioning Google URL Shortener to Firebase Dynamic Links

Transitioning Google URL Shortener to Firebase Dynamic Links 80 by rey12rey | 44 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: The correspondence of René Descartes and Princess Elisabeth of Bohemia

The correspondence of René Descartes and Princess Elisabeth of Bohemia 21 by pshaw | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Zstandard v1.3.4 – faster everything

Zstandard v1.3.4 – faster everything 184 by terrelln | 31 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Introducing TensorFlow.js: Machine Learning in JavaScript

Introducing TensorFlow.js: Machine Learning in JavaScript 228 by runesoerensen | 30 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Marta, file manager for macOS, goes beta

Marta, file manager for macOS, goes beta 155 by yanex | 83 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Nicotinamide riboside effects on aging similar to caloric restriction

Nicotinamide riboside effects on aging similar to caloric restriction 128 by Selfcommit | 71 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Python Idioms in Rust

Python Idioms in Rust 159 by cicero | 56 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Poor Grades Tied to Class Times That Don’t Match Our Biological Clocks

Poor Grades Tied to Class Times That Don’t Match Our Biological Clocks 783 by dpflan | 382 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: From Express.js to AWS Lambda: Migrating Existing Node Apps to Serverless

From Express.js to AWS Lambda: Migrating Existing Node Apps to Serverless 30 by slobodan_ | 12 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Hello, and welcome to DNS

Hello, and welcome to DNS 98 by pjf | 9 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Have I Been Pwned Is Now Partnering with 1Password

Have I Been Pwned Is Now Partnering with 1Password 242 by weinzierl | 91 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Tracing stolen Bitcoin, using a precedent from 1816

Tracing stolen Bitcoin, using a precedent from 1816 74 by seagullz | 26 comments on Hacker News.

The men who had millions of lives in their hands

How do the families of generals who sent men into battle commemorate World War One? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2pSLT2l

Gender pay gap deadline: What to know

Britain's biggest companies have less than a week to publish their gender pay gap figures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GkXXVa

Is there a north-south divide in England's schools?

The Children's Commissioner said schools in the north of England were falling behind. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GoQ5OF

Lake Chad: Can the vanishing lake be saved?

It's been shrinking fast, but could a plan to divert water to one of Africa's largest lakes stop it disappearing? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IiMF06

What’s on TV Saturday: ‘Lover for a Day’ and ‘Operation Odessa’

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By SARA ARIDI from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2H0EXsr via IFTTT

Notre Dame, a UConn Nemesis, Topples the Huskies in a Final Four Thriller

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By JERÉ LONGMAN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2J9KJs2 via IFTTT

James Corden's dad complains about Peter Rabbit review

Malcolm Corden was not happy with Mark Kermode calling his son "appallingly irritating". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2pWS9Xd via IFTTT

U.S. seeks over six years prison for Macau billionaire in U.N. bribery case

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. government on Friday asked a judge to sentence Macau billionaire Ng Lap Seng to more than six years in prison, after his conviction last July for bribing two U.N. ambassadors to help him build a multi-billion dollar conference center. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2IjypnR

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert Police officer killed in Hopkinsville, Ky., governor announces; suspect reportedly on the run 03/29/18 7:45 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Outgoing VA Secretary David Shulkin appears on 'Special Report,' 6 pm ET on Fox News 03/29/18 5:31 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Attorney general: Federal prosecutor evaluating alleged FBI, DOJ wrongdoing, no second special counsel for now 03/29/18 5:19 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert ‘Serial’ podcast subject Adnan Syed granted new trial 03/29/18 1:17 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Russia to expel 60 US diplomats, close US consulate in St. Petersburg 03/29/18 1:15 PM

Can targeted ads really change votes?

Online political advertising that uses big data to target individuals - how influential is it? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uxxOwR via IFTTT

iPhone update adds privacy 'transparency'

Apple has updated iOS, MacOS and tvOS to let people know when their personal data will be collected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J5zcdu via IFTTT

Cambridge Analytica files spell out election tactics

Newly released files detail election-swinging efforts by the consultancy and other linked firms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uwXjP2 via IFTTT

Brexit: Netflix 'passport' not yet decided

The UK government says online content portability is still subject to Brexit negotiations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IdoOyZ via IFTTT

Bonus pay gap revealed at Facebook UK

Women working at Facebook in the UK are paid bonuses worth less than 60% of those their male colleagues receive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E2xGoT via IFTTT

BT made to cut rental fee for landline-only customers

People who have only a landline from BT will have their monthly line rental fee cut from Sunday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GmSSb9 via IFTTT

Fortnite 'not addictive' says researcher

The latest video game craze is hard to stop playing but not addictive says a researcher. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E3li7W via IFTTT

Tommy Robinson banned from Twitter

The company permanently revokes access to the anti-Islamic activist after earlier temporary suspensions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uxJakq via IFTTT

YouTube 'prankster' sued by In-N-Out Burger

The accused is alleged to have posed as the firm's chief executive and abused its food. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pMSn2R via IFTTT

Trump attacks Amazon for paying 'little or no taxes'

As well as its tax record, President Trump launches into Amazon for destroying retail jobs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IeX65d via IFTTT

Facebook privacy settings revamped after scandal

The social network claims the overhaul will make it easier for users to find and edit their data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GdfbDP via IFTTT

Huawei P20 Pro smartphone 'can see in the dark'

The Chinese company's news flagship has three rear cameras and can create handheld long-exposure snaps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ut8dVM via IFTTT

Theresa May swaps Blackberry for iPhone

The prime minister was the "last member" of Downing Street team using the device. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GebHB5 via IFTTT

Tesla and Nvidia shares fall amid autonomous driving worries

Shares in Tesla and Nvidia dive amid fresh worries about the promise of self-driving car technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GfcM7I via IFTTT

David J. Shulkin: Privatizing the V.A. Will Hurt Veterans

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By DAVID J. SHULKIN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2IfOBXA

Is It Time to Give Up on Fish Oil?

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By JANE E. BRODY from NYT Well https://ift.tt/2I4ybRu

Watch LIVE: Preview show for South Africa v Australia, 4th Test, Day 1 (ESPN)

from ESPN http://espn.go.com/

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert Police officer killed in Hopkinsville, Ky., governor announces; suspect reportedly on the run 03/29/18 7:45 PM

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert Outgoing VA Secretary David Shulkin appears on 'Special Report,' 6 pm ET on Fox News 03/29/18 5:31 PM

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert Attorney general: Federal prosecutor evaluating alleged FBI, DOJ wrongdoing, no second special counsel for now 03/29/18 5:19 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert ‘Serial’ podcast subject Adnan Syed granted new trial 03/29/18 1:17 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Russia to expel 60 US diplomats, close US consulate in St. Petersburg 03/29/18 1:15 PM

New York offers free cyber security tools to public to deter hackers

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(Reuters) - New York City will offer free cyber security tools to the public as part of a new effort to improve online safety, officials said on Thursday, a week after Atlanta was hit with a ransomware attack that knocked some municipal systems offline. from Reuters: U.S. https://reut.rs/2GjaoNd via IFTTT

A court once again orders a new trial for Adnan Syed, the subject of a 'Serial' podcast - CNN

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CNN A court once again orders a new trial for Adnan Syed, the subject of a 'Serial' podcast CNN (CNN) Adnan Syed, whose murder conviction was the focus of the first season on the extremely popular "Serial" podcast, has moved closer to a new trial. But it's not necessarily a done deal. On Thursday, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals, by a 2-1 ... Who is Adnan Syed? Here's what you need to know about the case chronicled by 'Serial' podcast Baltimore Sun Serial's Adnan Syed Will Get a New Trial After Murder Conviction Was Overturned, Court Rules PEOPLE.com Appeals court upholds new trial for subject of “Serial” podcast The Denver Post Chicago Tribune  - HuffPost  - NBCNews.com  - Politico all 144 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2uyJAXR via IFTTT

Officials Release 911 Call After Stillwater Officer-Involved Shooting - news9.com KWTV

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news9.com KWTV Officials Release 911 Call After Stillwater Officer-Involved Shooting news9.com KWTV STILLWATER, Oklahoma -. An unidentified man was shot and killed by Stillwater police Wednesday night after he pulled a pistol and knife on the responding officers, officials said. Before the shooting, the man called dispatch around 8 p.m. He told the ... and more » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2GqC5DK via IFTTT

Police chief calls Austin bomber 'domestic terrorist' - New York Daily News

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New York Daily News Police chief calls Austin bomber 'domestic terrorist' New York Daily News Austin Police Chief Brian Manley declared the bomber who terrified residents of the Texas capital for weeks a “domestic terrorist” Thursday. “This is a distinction I wanted to make today,” the interim police chief said at a panel discussion on ... Austin Police Chief Calls the Serial Bomber a 'Domestic Terrorist' TIME Austin police chief calls serial bomber a 'domestic terrorist' New York Post Deadly Austin bombings were 'domestic terrorism,' police chief says MyStatesman.com all 63 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2pOAjGq via IFTTT

White House Hires Former Disney Channel Star As Press Assistant

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President Donald Trump's TV star-run administration has hired former Disney from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2GRthId via IFTTT

How The 2019 Nissan Altima Stacks Up To Its Japanese Competitors

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Pentagon confirms Qaeda higher-up killed in Libya strike

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A senior Al-Qaeda operative and another jihadist were killed in a US air strike in Libya, the Pentagon confirmed Wednesday. The March 24 strike near Ubari in southern Libya killed "two Al-Qaeda terrorists, including Musa Abu Dawud, a high-ranking Al-Qaeda in the Lands of the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) official," the US military's Africa Command said in a statement. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2pSQwur via IFTTT

Iranian granted U.S. visa to aid brother with cancer despite travel ban

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department granted a visa to a man in Iran hoping to donate bone marrow to his U.S. citizen brother with blood cancer, obtaining a rare waiver to President Donald Trump's travel ban, the family's lawyer said on Thursday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2GWeonU

Russia orders out 60 U.S. diplomats over spy poisoning affair

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MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia expelled 60 U.S. diplomats on Thursday and announced it would eject scores from other countries that have joined London and Washington in censuring Moscow over the poisoning of a spy. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2GAP4X7

Japan's defense chief welcomes resumption of U.S.-South Korea military drills

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TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's defense chief welcomed on Friday the planned resumption of U.S.-South Korean joint military exercises, saying the annual drill set to start on Sunday would add pressure on North Korea to abandon its nuclear weapons program. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2pSj5ae

Trump says may hold up South Korea trade deal until after deal with North Korea

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RICHFIELD, Ohio (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he may hold up a trade agreement reached this week with South Korea until after a deal is reached with North Korea on denuclearization. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2IcdxPx

Rights lawyer Amal Clooney to represent Reuters reporters held in Myanmar

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YANGON (Reuters) - Prominent human rights lawyer Amal Clooney has joined the legal team representing two Reuters reporters jailed in Myanmar, who are accused of possessing secret government papers, her office said on Thursday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2pNLkb7