| Mattis suggests North Korea, not Iran or ISIS, is the biggest threat to U.S. Posted: 31 Mar 2017 10:16 AM PDT  Although Defense Secretary James Mattis once said that the three gravest threats to the U.S. were "Iran, Iran, Iran," he recently suggested that North Korea now holds the top spot.
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| Trump's Most Damaging Tweet Posted: 31 Mar 2017 01:15 PM PDT  Watch how Donald Trump's early-morning tweet about Pres. Obama tapping his "wires" has evolved into a scandal that's consumed the Trump White House, the House Intelligence Committee and even Speaker Paul Ryan.
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| The Latest: 3 arrested in Atlanta fire and overpass collapse Posted: 01 Apr 2017 10:13 AM PDT  ATLANTA (AP) — The Latest on the fire that caused an overpass to collapse in Atlanta (all times local):
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| Comcast says it will not sell customer browsing histories Posted: 31 Mar 2017 11:15 AM PDT ![Comcast says it will not sell customer browsing histories]( "Comcast says it will not sell customer browsing histories") By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Comcast Corp said Friday it would not sell customers' individual internet browsing information, days after the U.S. Congress approved legislation reversing Obama administration era internet privacy rules. The bill would repeal regulations adopted in October by the Federal Communications Commission under the Obama administration requiring internet service providers to do more to protect customers' privacy than websites like Alphabet Inc's Google or Facebook Inc. The easing of restrictions has sparked growing anger on social media sites. "We do not sell our broadband customers' individual web browsing history. We did not do it before the FCC's rules were adopted, and we have no plans to do so," said Gerard Lewis, Comcast's chief privacy officer.
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| Intelligence Suggests ISIS May Have Gained Access to Airport Security Screening Equipment to Test Bombs Posted: 30 Mar 2017 09:00 PM PDT  The major concern going forward is that these bombs inside electronic devices may rival those constructed by al-Qaeda.
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| 1 Child Dead, 5 Injured After Suffering Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Hotel Pool Area Posted: 01 Apr 2017 01:31 PM PDT  Authorities are investigating what caused the dangerously high levels.
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| Hungarian PM denounces Soros-backed college, U.S. urges restraint Posted: 31 Mar 2017 07:48 AM PDT  By Krisztina Than and Marton Dunai BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday a Budapest university founded by financier George Soros had "cheated" in awarding its diplomas and violated Hungarian laws. Orban, outspoken critic of liberal civil organizations funded by Soros, said the Central European University's fate depended now on talks between Hungary and the United States. The U.S. State Department said in a statement that CEU was a "premier academic institution" that promoted academic excellence and critical thinking.
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| 1 child dead after 6 found unconscious from carbon-monoxide poisoning at hotel Posted: 01 Apr 2017 01:31 PM PDT  Officials said the children were found unconscious and unresponsive in the indoor-pool area of a Niles, Michigan, hotel.
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| Unrest as Paraguay senators back president re-election Posted: 31 Mar 2017 08:48 PM PDT  Paraguayan senators approved a contested law allowing the country's president to be re-elected, prompting furious protesters to break into the legislature, ransacking lawmakers' offices and igniting fires. Right-wing President Horacio Cartes is seeking to reform the constitution to let him run for office again in an election in 2018 after his current term ends. To chants of "Dictatorship never again!" hundreds of protesters clashed with riot police and broke into the congress building, battering down entrances and fences and shattering windows.
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| Treasury head Mnuchin writes to ethics office: I shouldn't have plugged ‘Lego Batman Movie’ Posted: 31 Mar 2017 08:46 AM PDT  Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin attempted to get ahead of a potential Lego-related violation Friday with a letter to the Office for Government Ethics. Last week during an interview with the website Axios, Mnuchin answered a question asking if he had any movie recommendations by urging people to see "The Lego Batman Movie." The suggestion was potentially troublesome because he was an executive producer on the film, with his name one of the first to appear in the film's closing credits.
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| Barron Trump Planning Sleepovers At The White House Posted: 31 Mar 2017 03:08 AM PDT  Barron, who has his own wing in the Trump Tower, currently studies at the Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School in New York.
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| Woman who drove 3 slain in Oklahoma home invasion speaks out Posted: 31 Mar 2017 05:12 PM PDT  The woman who says she drove three teenagers to an Oklahoma home where they were fatally shot during a midday break-in told television reporters that she feels guilty, but not responsible for their deaths and that she has little compassion for the man who shot them.
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| Man Who Crashed Into Church Bus, Killing 13, Was Allegedly On His Phone: 'I'm Sorry. I Was Texting' Posted: 01 Apr 2017 09:03 AM PDT  The man remains hospitalized.
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| These two Alexa-enabled smart thermostats cost way less than Google’s Nest Posted: 01 Apr 2017 07:30 AM PDT 
Remember how exciting it was when the first Nest Learning Thermostat came out? Holy moly it can adjust your temperature automatically based on your habits and preferences! It'll save you so much money! Those features are still compelling, of course, but they're no longer advantages for the Nest. Rivals have caught up with the Nest, and even surpassed it in some ways. But the biggest blow is the fact that rival offerings are so much more affordable. In this post you'll find two smart thermostats that are as good or even better than Nest, but they cost much less. One is the 2nd-generation Ecobee3 Thermostat with Sensor, which is on sale for $50 off right now on Amazon. Then you've got the even more affordable Sensi Smart Thermostat, which is even cheaper. And best of all, both models work with Amazon Alexa! Ecobee3 Thermostat with Sensor - Works with Amazon Alexa for voice control (Alexa device sold separately)
- Smart, really smart - intuitively understands when to turn on your heating or cooling equipment based on your home's unique energy profile, the weather outside, and thousands of other data points to make sure you're comfortable at all times
- Knows you have a life - senses whether anyone's home and which rooms are occupied, delivering comfort when you're at home and saving you energy and money when you're not
- Lowers your energy bills - ecobee saves homeowners an average of 23%* annually, paying for itself in energy savings (*Learn more at ecobee.com/savings)
- Homekit-enabled Ecobee3 - the world's first homekit-enabled smart thermostat - is an evolution of our previous Ecobee3 smarter wi-fi thermostat.
Sensi Smart Thermostat - Ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Smart Thermostat" by J.D. Power
- No other Wi-Fi thermostat works in more homes (no "C-wire" required for many HVAC applications). Refer to Sensi's online compatibility resources to verify compatibility in your home
- Connect Sensi thermostat to your home Wi-Fi Network and control from anywhere via free mobile app (compatible with Android and iOS)
- Optional 7-day scheduling helps reduce wasteful heating and cooling when no one is home
- Quick and easy installation in 15 minutes or less. The Sensi app includes a step-by-step installation guide and video tutorial
- Works with Amazon Alexa for voice control (Alexa device sold separately) and Wink app (no Wink hub required)
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| GE CEO: Focus On Smarter Workers, Not Robots Taking Your Jobs Posted: 31 Mar 2017 02:00 PM PDT  Policy makers are worried about automation and if smarter robots will take your jobs, but GE's CEO says these concerns are too early to worry about.
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| Rainbow-painted pad on sale Posted: 01 Apr 2017 09:15 AM PDT ![Rainbow-painted pad on sale]( "Rainbow-painted pad on sale") A rainbow home that looks just like a painting has been listed for $499,000. Located at 556 S. Vista Oro in Palm Springs, Calif., the property is unique, to say the least. The eccentric 1937 Spanish home belongs to Carl Tookey and Gregg Featherston, who purchased the property when it was painted plain white.
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| Mylan says EpiPen manufacturing partner to expand device recall Posted: 31 Mar 2017 03:06 PM PDT  (Reuters) - Generic drugmaker Mylan NV said on Friday that its manufacturing partner for EpiPen devices had expanded a recall of the life-saving allergy shot in the United States and other markets. The announcement comes a week after Mylan said it had recalled about 81,000 EpiPen devices in countries outside the United States following two reports of the company's allergy treatment failing to work in emergencies. The recall is being initiated in the United States and will extend to Europe, Asia, North and South America, Mylan said.
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| Qaeda claims suicide bombing in south Yemen Posted: 31 Mar 2017 03:15 PM PDT  Al-Qaeda on Friday claimed responsibility for a recent deadly attack on a government building in southern Yemen, which involved a suicide bombing. Al-Qaeda's Ansar al-Shariah arm in a statement identified the suicide bomber as Abu Amer al-Hadrami, saying he had rammed his explosives-laden car into the gate of the local government building in the provincial capital of Lahj on Monday. The online Al Qaeda statement acknowledged the death of three militants "who controlled the building for three hours" before being killed, in addition to Hadrami.
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| Trump Hits China on Trade Ahead of Xi Meeting Posted: 31 Mar 2017 12:44 PM PDT  The president called out China for the U.S. trade deficit and American job losses.
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| Charleston church shooter to plead guilty to murder charges Posted: 31 Mar 2017 11:36 AM PDT  COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Convicted South Carolina church shooter Dylann Roof is set to plead guilty to state murder charges, avoiding a second death sentence and effectively bringing to a close the prosecutions against him for the 2015 slaughter.
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| New Grill Brands Want to Take Over Your Backyard Posted: 31 Mar 2017 01:33 PM PDT  Weber and Char-Broil have been making grills for more than 60 years and dominate the market. That hasn't stopped newcomers from trying to win over grilling enthusiasts with innovative designs and...
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| 2017 Audi Q7 Posted: 31 Mar 2017 10:10 AM PDT  Bread and butter never tasted better.
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| What happened before woman was stranded in desert near Grand Canyon: Part 1 Posted: 31 Mar 2017 06:47 PM PDT  For spring break, Amber VanHecke planned a trip alone to Carlsbad Caverns and then to Grand Canyon National Park.
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| BlackBerry Android Tablet In The Works? Posted: 01 Apr 2017 05:28 AM PDT  CEO John Chen hinted at the device during the company's fourth quarter earnings call Friday.
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| Boko Haram kidnap 22 girls, women in northeast Nigeria Posted: 31 Mar 2017 09:02 PM PDT  Boko Haram Islamists have abducted 22 girls and women in two separate raids in northeast Nigeria, residents and vigilantes told AFP. "Boko Haram fighters from Mamman Nur camp arrived in pickup vans around 6:00 am and seized 14 young girls aged 17 and below while residents fled into the bush," a Pulka community leader told AFP by phone. "They picked four other girls who were fleeing the raid they came across in the bush outside the village," said the community leader who asked not to be named for fear of reprisals.
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| U.N. chief alarmed by Israel's approval of new settlement Posted: 31 Mar 2017 10:31 AM PDT  United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is disappointed and alarmed by Israel's decision to build a new settlement on land the Palestinians seek for a state and has condemned the move, his spokesman said on Friday. Israel's security cabinet on Thursday approved the building of the first new settlement in the occupied West Bank in two decades, even as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu negotiates with Washington on a possible curb of settlement activity.
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| Trump administration appeals latest ruling blocking travel ban Posted: 30 Mar 2017 09:08 PM PDT  The Donald Trump administration appealed the ruling of a US federal judge who maintained his freeze on the president's revised travel ban. The Justice Department's filing means the case will land back at the US 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, which upheld a halt of Trump's first travel ban before the US president revised it. The appeal comes a day after US District Judge Derrick Watson in Hawaii dealt another blow to the White House, issuing a longer-lasting suspension of the president's travel restrictions by changing it from a temporary restraining order into a preliminary injunction.
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| Over 100 killed in Colombia landslide Posted: 01 Apr 2017 10:38 AM PDT ![Over 100 killed in Colombia landslide]( "Over 100 killed in Colombia landslide") A landslide in Colombia's southwestern border province of Putumayo sent mud and debris crashing onto houses overnight, killing 112 people and injuring at least 120, officials said on Saturday.
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| Amazon's Upscale Kindle Voyage Hits Rock Bottom at $149 Posted: 01 Apr 2017 12:36 PM PDT  The Kindle Voyage is one of Amazon's upscale e-readers. Traditionally priced at $199.99, Prime members can now buy this rarely discounted e-reader for just $149.99, a $50 price cut.
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| Strong iPhone 7 sales saved Apple’s manufacturer from record decline Posted: 31 Mar 2017 04:04 PM PDT 
The fate of Apple and Foxconn, its gargantuan Chinese manufacturing partner, are closely linked. When iPhone and iPad sales flatlined a little around the iPhone 6s era, Foxconn slipped into decline. From Q3 2015 to Q3 2016, Foxconn's revenue was declining on a year-by-year basis. With little structural change in the business, a decline was expected for the fourth quarter of 2016. But once again, analysts underestimated the iPhone 7.
Net profit was up 30 percent for Foxconn compared to the same quarter in 2015, a major jump by any measure. The fact that it beat analysts' predictions of a loss -- and beat it by $660 million -- shows how far off some predictions were. Net profit was T$68.77 billion ($2.26 billion), up from T$52.93 billion in Q4 2015, according to Reuters. The turnaround was mostly attributed to increased iPhone sales. Apple drives about half of Foxconn's profits, so it makes sense that Apple's record shipment of iPhones in Q4 last year would see Foxconn turn around sharply. Other investments, such as Foxconn's in-house manufacturing robots division and its purchase of screen-maker Sharp, are also starting to pay dividends. With a strong 2016 final quarter on record, Foxconn is now well set up for a record year. Apple is expected to release three new iPhone models this year, including updates to the iPhone 7 generation and an all-new iPhone 8 (also referred to as the iPhone Edition or iPhone X). Those updates promise a growth in the number of iPhone sales overall, and if the iPhone 8 actually sells for more than $1,000 as has been rumored, the profit margin on every iPhone could also go up. Add in a revamped iPad line with a new budget model, and things are looking rosy for Foxconn.
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| At Least 22 People Killed In Pakistan Blast Posted: 31 Mar 2017 04:05 AM PDT  Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a faction of Pakistan's Taliban militant group, reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack that occurred in the northwestern city of Parachinar.
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| Trump predicts 'very difficult' China summit Posted: 30 Mar 2017 10:56 PM PDT  US President Donald Trump has predicted an upcoming meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping would be "very difficult", staking out an adversarial position ahead of the high-profile first summit between the leaders. Trump's comments Thursday appeared to herald a return to a tougher line from the president, who took a hawkish tone on the Asian giant in the weeks after his election before softening his rhetoric. "The meeting next week with China will be a very difficult one," Trump tweeted, in apparent reference to a Xi visit planned for next week in Mar-a-Lago.
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| This Is What the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Will Look Like, Basically Posted: 31 Mar 2017 11:43 AM PDT  A fan forum's renderings, based on Wrangler spy shots, give us our best look yet at the 2018 Wrangler Unlimited.
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| Authorities: Missing teen spotted with teacher in Oklahoma Posted: 31 Mar 2017 03:49 PM PDT  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — There's been a confirmed sighting in Oklahoma of a 15-year-old girl who disappeared more than two weeks ago with her 50-year-old teacher, Tennessee authorities said Friday.
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| Things we wish our pets could say Posted: 01 Apr 2017 01:00 PM PDT  Pets are magical, whimsical mysteries that come into our lives to make us less miserable. Without pets, we'd just live with humans and honestly, who really wants to do that? If you're like us, whenever you look at your cat or dog (or ferret, if that's your thing) and stare into those big eyes, you can't help but wonder what they're thinking. You feel like there are thoughts and words behind the facade, but alas, animals can't talk and we're left wondering what they would say if they could say anything. SEE ALSO: This transparent bowl swing is what cat dreams are made of Communicating with and understanding your pets is frustrating and we just wish it were easier. If they could talk, here's what we'd want them to say. "Hi." We greet our pets every time we catch a view of them, so they should greet us back. "Hi..." Image: justin sullivan/Getty Images "I love you." Obviously, this would make our hearts melt. Pet owners could hear this over and over again and never get tired of it. We usually question if our pets really like us. This way, we'll always know. Image: David mcnew/Getty Images "I don't feel well." Nothing is more heartbreaking than knowing something is wrong with your pet, but not knowing exactly what it is. They are your fur babies, so knowing how they're feeling will would be super helpful and would put our minds at ease. "Don't touch me." Apparently, a pet showing you their belly isn't always an invitation to touch it, but we do it anyway. Maybe they're just stretching. Maybe they're just mean. It might not be something we want to hear, but something we need to hear. This cat clearly doesn't want to be touched. Image: wang he/Getty Images "Seriously, don't touch me." Just in case we do it again, which we probably will because we can't help it. "Please put me down." If you're like us, you pick up your pet every time you pass them them on the way to the kitchen. Imagine if someone picked you up literally every time they saw you. Seriously, think about it. Maybe hearing them say they don't like it will make you stop and will make your pet love you more. Or not. They could just be mean. Birds are pets, too. Image: Cultura/REX/Shutterstock "Let's listen to this cool new podcast I just found instead." Animals have to do something more than sleeping and eating when we're not around, right? Don't they get bored? We think they snoop around on our computers when we're gone and find cool things to occupy their time. Though we're over taking suggestions from other people on what podcasts are ~hip~ at the moment, we'd surely take them from our pets. They know us best. "I love this sweater you've put me in." How great would it be to know that your pets actually like it when you dress them up? They look so cute! Now you can organize that pet Halloween party you've always wanted to plan, but was never quite sure about. "Does this coat make me look fat?" Image: China photos/Getty Images "Why?" Image: junko kimura/Getty Images So stylish. Image: china photos/Getty Images "I think you're really cute, too." It would be nice for them to to compliment us every once in a while. JEEZ. "This food sucks." Pet food looks like straight up garbage. Do our pets think so, too? Do they like that goopy stuff that comes out of a can? Or do they prefer those crunchy, smelly crackers? Would be good to know. "I hate your friend, ______." We all have that one friend our pets can't stand. Since our pets are more important than our human friends, it would be nice to know flat out which friend we could never have over again. Maybe we'll never speak to this friend again. It's all up to the pet because after all, they do rule our lives. Don't worry, these guys are friends. I checked. Image: Koichi kamoshida/Getty Images "Hey guy, why do you think we're all here? Like, on this planet." Might be a cool convo to have. We'll save this one for 3 a.m. after a night of drinking. This lizard would totally ask that. Image: carl court/Getty Images Can someone please invent a human to pet translator ASAP? WATCH: This smart collar will make pet care a walk in the park
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| The 5 Best Touring Motorcycles - Bikes For Doing Distance Posted: 31 Mar 2017 05:00 AM PDT  The 5 Best Touring Motorcycles: Bikes For Doing Distance Updated List Includes Less-Expensive Options The thought of travelling on two wheels is what brought many of us to motorcycling in the first place. A motorcycle allows a person to connect with the
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| The Galaxy S8 is more powerful than the iPhone 7, but yours won’t be Posted: 31 Mar 2017 07:37 AM PDT 
Samsung expects its new Galaxy S8 smartphone to become its best-selling handset of all time. Combined lifetime sales of its next-generation Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are expected to top last year's Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, which currently combine to hold that title for Samsung. While the company hasn't shared any specific targets, rumors suggest Samsung is aiming to sell about 60 million units, which is certainly nothing to scoff at. In fact, thousands of people reading this post right now probably plan to buy a Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ themselves. Most of those people are likely situated in the United States though, so there's something they should know: There are two different versions of Samsung's hot new flagship smartphones, and the ones you buy won't be as powerful as the versions available elsewhere. As Samsung has done in previous years with its flagship smartphones, the company uses two different processors depending on region. In the US, Qualcomm's new 10nm Snapdragon 835 is running the show. Elsewhere, Samsung's 10nm Exynos 8895 SoC powers the S8 and S8+. The two chipsets are comparable, but not identical. Samsung notes in its Galaxy S8 specs that the Snapdragon 835 consists of a 2.3GHz quad-core for heavy lifting that is coupled with a power-efficient 1.7GHz quad that powers typical tasks. Meanwhile, the Exynos 8895 in the global versions of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ features a 2.35GHz quad and a 1.9GHz quad. As a number of tests have shown, these two chipsets do not deliver the same performance when they're pushed to their limits. Using the popular AnTuTu benchmark test to measure performance, the Snapdragon 835-powered US version of the Galaxy S8 generally scores in the 162,000-165,000 range. For the Exynos 8895-powered global model, however, we've seen AnTuTu scores as high as a whopping 205,000 points. That's plenty good enough to top the previous market leader, Apple's iPhone 7 Plus, which tops out around 185,000. You read that correctly, and it's really going to hurt Android fanboys in the US. The Galaxy S8 actually is powerful enough to crush the iPhone 7 Plus, at least, as measured by AnTuTu. But the version sold in the US will fall short of matching the iPhone's impressive performance. We spent some time with the new Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, and we shared our early impressions in a hands-on Galaxy S8 preview. To most people, benchmark scores are meaningless, and we can confirm that the US version of the Galaxy S8 felt lightning fast while we were testing it. This just means that hardcore Android fans who thought they were going to have bragging rights over Apple fans are in for a bit of disappointment.
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| IOM expects to fly up to 10,000 migrants out of Libya in 2017 Posted: 31 Mar 2017 04:00 AM PDT  By Aidan Lewis TUNIS (Reuters) - Up to 10,000 migrants stranded in Libya will be flown back to their home countries this year, but the returns can only play a limited role in tackling migrant flows toward Europe, the head of the U.N. migration agency's Libyan office said. The International Organization for Migration program is one of the few ways EU states can fund action inside lawless Libya, which has become the main migration departure point for Europe, as they scramble to stem record flows across the central Mediterranean. Other plans have been held up by poor security, political resistance and a lack of government control in Libya, where powerful militias and smuggling networks act with impunity.
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| Turkey will maintain military presence in Syria: army Posted: 31 Mar 2017 09:49 AM PDT  The Turkish army said Friday it will keep a military presence in Syria despite officially ending its offensive in the country's north against the Islamic State jihadists. "Our activities continue for the protection of our national security, to prevent any undesirable entity, to allow our displaced Syrian brothers and sisters to return to their country, and to ensure security and stability in the region," the military said. The completion of the operation dubbed "Euphrates Shield" had been announced by Prime Minister Binali Yildirim on Wednesday, who nevertheless did not rule out new military campaigns inside Syria.
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| US warns Israel on 'unrestrained' settlement building Posted: 31 Mar 2017 01:50 PM PDT  The United States warned Friday that "unrestrained" building of settler homes could hinder peace, after Israel approved a new settlement in the occupied West Bank for the first time in a quarter century. The Palestinians reacted angrily at what is widely seen as the most right-wing government in Israeli history presses ahead with settlement expansion in defiance of international concern. US President Donald Trump's administration refrained from criticising the new settlement, which was approved by the Israeli security cabinet late Thursday, but warned that further expansion could undermine peace efforts.
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| Google Releases Android Wear 2.0 Despite Announcing Delay Posted: 31 Mar 2017 05:23 PM PDT  Just a day after announcing that it is delaying the release of Android Wear 2.0, Google is now rolling out the software update to more smartwatches.
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| Colorado woman's remains found under grave of WWII veteran Posted: 01 Apr 2017 12:11 AM PDT ![Colorado woman's remains found under grave of WWII veteran]( "Colorado woman's remains found under grave of WWII veteran") DENVER (AP) — A Colorado man who pleaded guilty Friday to killing his estranged wife more than two decades ago recently led authorities to her body, which was buried under the grave of a World War II veteran.
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