| Florida high school shooting survivor skewers Tomi Lahren's tweet on gun control Posted: 15 Feb 2018 09:25 AM PST  A Florida high school student who survived Wednesday's mass shooting spoke out about the horrifying experience in response to FOX News' Tomi Lahren's comments on gun control.
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| Officials Haven't Found Evidence Linking Florida Shooting Suspect To White Supremacists (UPDATE) Posted: 15 Feb 2018 10:18 AM PST  The Republic of Florida, a white nationalist militia, confirmed Thursday that the man charged in Wednesday's school shooting in Parkland, Florida, was involved in some of its activities.
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| VA head changed records to hide travel boondoggle, report alleges Posted: 14 Feb 2018 10:33 AM PST  The Department of Veterans Affairs chief David Shulkin was accused of a cover-up that involved altering emails relating to a trip that cost taxpayers more than $120,000, according to a report.
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| Fox News anchor Shepard Smith lists all 25 fatal school shootings since Columbine Posted: 15 Feb 2018 05:58 AM PST  Fox News anchor Shepard Smith delivered an emotional monologue during his broadcast on Wednesday after a gunman killed 17 people at a Parkland, Fla., high school.
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| Donovan Mitchell Uses Footwear To Send Powerful Message About Gun Violence Posted: 15 Feb 2018 05:00 AM PST  Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell sent a powerful message about gun violence during his team's Wednesday night win over the Phoenix Suns. "A lot of people, we talk about it, and there's a lot of so-called awareness of it, but there's nothing being done," he said.
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| Taliban letter addresses 'American people,' urges talks Posted: 14 Feb 2018 10:09 AM PST  KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — In a rambling nearly 3,000-word letter issued Wednesday, the Taliban urged the "American people" to press their government to withdraw from Afghanistan, reminding them that the Afghan war is the longest conflict in which they have been embroiled — and at a cost of "trillions of dollars."
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| 'Roseanne' star Roseanne Barr says 'we're lucky' to have Trump as President Posted: 14 Feb 2018 12:27 PM PST  "Trump offended half of America and [Hillary Clinton] offended the other half, so that's great for, for sitcoms. It's great for comedy," Barr said.
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| Cherished Football Coach Died Shielding Students From Bullets In Florida Shooting Posted: 15 Feb 2018 07:23 AM PST  When Nikolas Cruz began spraying bullets onto his former teachers and classmates on Wednesday afternoon, Aaron Feis, an assistant football coach and security guard at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, wasted no time putting the lives of his students before his own.
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| Passenger jet lands in Hawaii after engine covering rips apart Posted: 13 Feb 2018 05:42 PM PST  United flight 1175, with more than 370 people on board including crew members, landed without incident at Honolulu International Airport, United Airlines Inc spokesman Charles Hobart said in an email. "Scariest flight of my life," Maria Falaschi, a marketing consultant from San Francisco, wrote on Twitter.
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| Grandmother turns in teen after finding mass shooting plot one day before Florida massacre Posted: 15 Feb 2018 07:23 AM PST  A woman prevented a potential tragedy this week when she reported her 18-year-old grandson to police after learning of his plot to carry out a mass shooting at his high school.
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| Trump is silent on the flu. Ebola? That was Obama's fault. Posted: 14 Feb 2018 01:28 PM PST  Donald Trump blamed the Ebola outbreak in 2014 on then-President Obama. But he has been silent on this year's flu, which has been far more deadly to Americans.
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| Police say AR-15 rifle used in deadly school shooting Posted: 13 Feb 2018 09:00 PM PST  Authorities said suspect Nikolaus Cruz, 19, had a lot of ammunition.
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| Ex-GOP Lawmaker: It’s Time To Vote Republicans Out So We Can Get Gun Control Posted: 15 Feb 2018 12:43 AM PST  "Republicans will never do anything on gun control," says former GOP Rep. David Jolly.
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| The Location of the Florida High School Shooting Was Recently Named the Safest City in the State Posted: 14 Feb 2018 05:26 PM PST  Parkland, where 17 people were killed Wednesday, topped a 2017 safe cities list
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| Suspended California lawmaker sues for reinstatement Posted: 15 Feb 2018 04:26 PM PST  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California lawmaker suspended amid a sexual misconduct investigation sued the state Senate on Thursday, seeking reinstatement and arguing he's been unfairly treated by his colleagues.
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| Shaun White Called Out By Accuser's Lawyer For Minimizing Sexual Harassment Posted: 14 Feb 2018 09:07 PM PST  A lawyer representing the woman who settled a sexual harassment lawsuit with Olympic snowboarder Shaun White last year called out the athlete for minimizing sexual harassment on the world stage.
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| A fake Kim Jong-Un said hi to North Korean cheerleaders, who didn't take it well Posted: 14 Feb 2018 04:40 PM PST  Guess someone was going to do it. A Kim Jong-un impersonator went to greet North Korean cheerleaders at the Winter Olympics, and you can bet it caused quite the stir. SEE ALSO: Olympics volunteer could not be more unimpressed with winter games Only identified as Howard, the Australian man of Chinese descent attended the women's ice hockey match between a unified Korean team and Japan on Wednesday. During the match, he walked over to the group of North Koreans waving a unified Korea flag — only to be pushed aside by a group of apparent DPRK minders. Suffice it to say, the some of the North Korean cheerleaders weren't so impressed. This Kim Jong Un impersonator walked in front of the North Korean cheering squad at the Olympics, and boy were they unimpressed https://t.co/ytFEvBGES5 h/t @yoonjung_seo pic.twitter.com/uVsusPRY2r — Anna Fifield (@annafifield) February 14, 2018 Howard, who lives in Hong Kong, told triple j on Wednesday that three suspected North Korean "heavies" tried to force him out of the arena. At the united Korea vs Japan womens' hockey game, an apparent Kim Jong-un impersonator starts dancing in front of North Korean cheerleaders. Apparent employees of the DPRK push him aside. He's now sitting nearby giving interviews (in English) pic.twitter.com/PeVJYtri5Y — Vincent Bevins (@Vinncent) February 14, 2018 Kim Jong Un impersonator now shaking hands as he is escorted out. pic.twitter.com/wou2MLCOrw — Chelsea Janes (@chelsea_janes) February 14, 2018 "They were kicking me in the shins, these tough guys, and shouting something in Korean really angrily," he told the radio station. Soon after, Howard said he was surrounded by South Korean policemen who didn't let him leave for his own protection. He was eventually released, but after the game finished. "They told me they had to detain me for my own safety. I told them look, mate, I didn't break any laws, I didn't make any political statements, I told them I just turned up as a ticket holder. I'm allowed to watch the game like anyone else," he added. Police have now surrounded and asked the apparent impersonator to come with him, he says his name's Howard, was just cheering and looks like this, and didn't commit any crime. Refuses to go with them. South Korea police apparently unsure what to do pic.twitter.com/pGzvV0ufcq — Vincent Bevins (@Vinncent) February 14, 2018 It's not the first time Howard has made an appearance at the Winter Olympics. Here he was with a Donald Trump impersonator, Dennis Alan, at the opening ceremony. Image: RYAN PIERSE / GETTY IMAGESDespite clearly riling up a country which has no problem with crushing dissidence, Howard isn't worried about finding himself in danger. "I'm not just a lookalike. I consider myself a satirist. For people that come from countries with freedom of speech, I think it's important to take the piss out [mock] of our leaders," he said. "The most feared weapon of any dictatorship is satire." WATCH: This is how Margot Robbie looked like a master figure skater on 'I, Tonya'
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| Zimbabwe's president leads tributes to opposition leader Tsvangirai Posted: 15 Feb 2018 08:53 AM PST  By Alfonce Mbizwo HARARE (Reuters) - Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa led tributes to late opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai on Thursday, describing the long-time rival of recently ousted president Robert Mugabe as a dedicated defender of democracy. Arguably Zimbabwe's most popular politician, Tsvangirai died on Wednesday evening aged 65 after a long battle with cancer. Tsvangirai will receive a state funeral, but will not be buried at the National Heroes' Acre, largely reserved for ruling Patriotic Front guerrillas killed during the independence war, Mnangagwa said.
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| Teacher charged with child abuse after forcing student to stand for Pledge of Allegiance Posted: 14 Feb 2018 09:23 AM PST  A Colorado teacher was charged with child abuse and assault after she allegedly forced a student to stand up during the Pledge of Allegiance.
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| Florida shooting: Golden State Warriors coach attacks Donald Trump and US politicians for not protecting people Posted: 15 Feb 2018 02:01 AM PST  Steve Kerr, coach of NBA side Golden State Warriors, has launched an attack on US politicians, the National Rifle Association (NRA) and the Donald Trump's plans to build a wall between America and Mexico hours after another fatal mass shooting. Kerr said "nothing has been done" when asked about the tragic shooting which has left at least 17 dead at a school in Florida, including students and teachers. The shooting is the deadliest school attack since 26 people were killed at Sandy Hook school in Connecticut in 2012 and is the sixth school shooting that has either wounded or killed students already this year.
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| 'Kingpin Granny' Arrested in Huge Drug Bust, Cops Say Posted: 14 Feb 2018 10:02 AM PST  Betty Jordan of Parsons, Tenn., was allegedly in possession of more than 1,000 prescription pills.
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| US appeals panel kicks back checkpoint protest issue Posted: 13 Feb 2018 08:44 PM PST  PHOENIX (AP) — It's up to the federal government that barred protesters from an enforcement zone around an Arizona immigration checkpoint to prove it constitutes a non-public forum, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit said in a ruling Tuesday that could have broader implications for other demonstrations.
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| Shaun White apologizes for letting American flag drag on ground following gold medal win Posted: 14 Feb 2018 08:11 AM PST  Shaun White has apologized after footage of him dragging the American flag through the snow after his stunning victory in the men's halfpipe sparked outrage on Twitter.
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| Laura Ingraham Hosts Segment On 'Safe' AR-15 Hours After Florida School Shooting Posted: 15 Feb 2018 12:22 AM PST  Fox News' host Laura Ingraham aired a segment on her show Wednesday night about the assault weapon used in the Parkland, Florida school shooting.
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| Colombia says needs international aid to cope with Venezuela crisis Posted: 13 Feb 2018 06:05 PM PST  Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos said on Tuesday the country needs international aid to help cope with the humanitarian crisis caused by hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans fleeing over the border to escape the economic crisis at home. "I appreciate the offers of financial and other aid from the international community. Last week, Santos tightened border controls and heightened security in frontier towns.
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| Mike Pence *may* have just bought his wife a Valentine's Day gift at CVS Posted: 14 Feb 2018 05:40 PM PST  Nothing says "Mother, I love you" like a $11.99 box of chocolates from a drug store. Or maybe some flowers. Or even a teddy bear holding a heart. Vice President Mike Pence was reportedly spotted at a CVS in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday evening. While that normally would be no big deal, today is Valentine's Day, and Pence apparently bought a love-themed gift, presumably for his wife, who he calls Mother. White House reporter Jacqueline Alemany tweeted that she saw Pence exit the CVS on 19th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, which is just a few short blocks from the White House and the Vice President's Ceremonial Office. "Spectators say he purchased a Valentine's Day gift for his wife," Alemany wrote. Just spotted @VP exiting the CVS on 19th & Penn. Spectators say he purchased a Valentine's Day gift for his wife. (don't worry, I won't spoil what the contents of the gift are @SecondLady) — Jacqueline Alemany (@JaxAlemany) February 14, 2018 Though Alemany would not reveal exactly what the gift for Mother was, we can promise it was not very thoughtful or original. After all, this is the store I made my real mother buy my 5th grade girlfriend a Valentine's Day gift. One Twitter user said they personally saw Pence buying flowers. I just saw mike pence in person today leaving a cvs , he was buying flowers at 6pm and I know it's a privilege to say this but I've never been that close to someone who is so vehemently against who I am as a person and I'm honestly very uncomfortable right now — laur (@wadesheartmate) February 15, 2018 Some people would consider this a sign that the VP was hard at work and didn't properly allot time to get Mother a gift. Maybe the couple doesn't take the Hallmark holiday very seriously, and a small gesture from CVS is plenty, though Pence's annual salary is $230,700. But spotting Pence buying a last-minute gift from CVS brings a warm feeling to our cold, dead hearts regardless. Getting your SO a last-minute gift or card from CVS because you are so swamped is literally the most Washington thing ever. I know people far less high-level than Pence who have done this. #theglamorouslife https://t.co/2oydqBOaUu — Garance Franke-Ruta (@thegarance) February 14, 2018 We should have known Mike Pence is the kind of guy who'd buy his wife's gift at CVS. Perfect. — do you like pizza? (@ChickenCat666) February 15, 2018 Like I know I complain about being single, but VP Pence bought his wife a Valentine's Day present from CVS... — Katie Harada (@kathrynyuki) February 14, 2018 Jesus...I got something for my wife at CVS, but we purposefully get each other the WORST GIFT POSSIBLE as a joke, so yeah, Pence is quite the lady's man! — Ryan Brady (@BradyInAZ) February 14, 2018 WATCH: 'I remember my first time': Musicians tell us how they lost their voting V card
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| How to Stay Lucky During the Chinese New Year Posted: 14 Feb 2018 03:00 AM PST  From special foods to cleaning your house
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| Trump Signs Larry Nassar-Inspired Sexual Assault Bill Behind Closed Doors Posted: 15 Feb 2018 08:03 AM PST  President Donald Trump signed a bill into law on Wednesday afternoon that aims to protect amateur athletes from sexual assault in the wake of the Larry Nassar sex abuse scandal.
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| U.S. Figure Skaters Dedicate Olympic Routine To Florida Shooting Victims Posted: 14 Feb 2018 08:20 PM PST  American figure skater Alexa Scimeca-Knierim broke down in tears following her routine at the Winter Olympics final in Pyeongchang, South Korea, on Wednesday, saying she and husband Chris Knierim skated for the victims of the Florida school shooting earlier in the day.
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| 'Roseanne: The Return' - A Special 20/20 Event - Tonight at 10/9c on ABC Posted: 14 Feb 2018 04:59 PM PST  See the cast of Roseanne in an all-new revealing reunion! What don't you yet know about the new Roseanne? Watch 'Roseanne: The Return' - a special 2020 event Tonight at 10/9c on ABC
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| In minutes, jury convicts Florida man of girl's murder, rape Posted: 14 Feb 2018 09:30 AM PST  It took less than 15 minutes Wednesday for a Florida jury to convict a 61-year-old man of abducting, raping and murdering an 8-year-old girl.
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| US concerns over EU defence pact cloud NATO meet Posted: 13 Feb 2018 06:22 PM PST  US concerns over the EU's landmark defence cooperation pact and increasingly strained relations between Washington and Turkey look set to loom large as NATO defence ministers meet for talks on Wednesday. The US and Ankara, two of the transatlantic alliance's most important members, are at loggerheads over Turkey's military offensive in northern Syria, which US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Tuesday warned was detracting from the fight against the Islamic State group. The two-day meeting at NATO headquarters in Brussels is expected to approve changes to NATO's command structure aimed at making the alliance fit for the challenges of warfare in the 21st century, particularly cyber tactics and hybrid warfare, as fears grow about Russian assertiveness.
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| Kristen Bell Goes Deep With Secrets Of Her 'Healthy' Marriage To Dax Shepard Posted: 15 Feb 2018 06:41 AM PST  If you've ever been in a fight with your significant other and asked WWKBD ― what would Kristen Bell do ― then look no further than a list the actress crafted on how she and husband Dax Shepard make it work.
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| Colombia says increasing number of Venezuelans involved in ELN attacks Posted: 15 Feb 2018 02:34 PM PST  Colombia on Thursday said an increasing number of Venezuelans were taking part in attacks by Marxist ELN rebels and in criminal activity, as hundreds of thousands of migrants flee over the border to escape a humanitarian crisis at home. Colombian Defense Minister Luis Carlos Villegas said he had expressed concern to his Venezuelan counterpart General Vladimir Padrino in a telephone conversation, and that they had agreed to meet to coordinate security plans at the border. Villegas said Venezuelans had collaborated with the National Liberation Army (ELN) in attacks in Colombia and been involved in killings and robberies.
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| Off-duty Chicago police officer fatally shot during pursuit Posted: 13 Feb 2018 06:23 PM PST  CHICAGO (AP) — An off-duty police commander was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon in downtown Chicago after he spotted a man matching the radio description of an armed suspect officers were chasing on foot, the city's police superintendent said.
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| All-New 2018 Jeep Wrangler Improves Upon a Classic Posted: 14 Feb 2018 11:08 AM PST  Redesigning the Jeep Wrangler is a delicate job. Designers have to honor its history and respect its loyal owner base, while addressing significant shortcomings in a marketplace that has seen dr...
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| Trump refuses to yield on immigration, causing more division on Capitol Hill Posted: 14 Feb 2018 11:23 AM PST  Donald Trump reaffirmed a hardline position on a prospective immigration deal on Wednesday, throwing a wrench into fraught negotiations over how to protect hundreds of thousands of young, undocumented immigrants known as Dreamers. As the US Senate scrambles to broker an agreement by the end of the week, Trump made clear in a statement that any immigration bill must include drastic changes to legal immigration in order to earn his signature.
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| Tara Lipinski And Johnny Weir Have The Cutest Olympics Pre-Show Ritual Posted: 14 Feb 2018 04:36 AM PST  Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir deserve top marks for their pre-show ritual at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
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| House Speaker Ryan: Florida shooting shouldn't threaten right to own guns Posted: 15 Feb 2018 06:32 AM PST  Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan, in a round of interviews with conservative radio shows on Thursday, said the Florida school shooting that killed at least 17 people on Wednesday should not threaten citizens' rights to own guns. "I don't think that means you then roll that conversation into taking away citizens' rights - taking away a law-abiding citizen's rights.
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| Florida shooting: What we know so far about latest act of gun violence to hit a US school Posted: 14 Feb 2018 04:57 PM PST  A gunman opened fire at a Florida high school, summoning grimly familiar scenes of fleeing students and distraught parents. The Valentine's Day bloodshed is the latest outbreak of gun violence that has become a regular occurrence at schools and college campuses across the United States over the past several years. It was the 18th shooting in a U.S. school so far this year, according to gun control group Everytown for Gun Safety.
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| Nirav Modi: India's celebrity jeweller in fraud storm Posted: 15 Feb 2018 03:57 AM PST  Nirav Modi, who is under investigation for fraud, is a billionaire Indian jeweller whose extravagant diamonds have graced many Hollywood celebrities including Kate Winslet and Naomi Watts. From stores in New York's Madison Avenue and Singapore's Marina Bay to the red carpet at the Oscars, Modi's luxury jewellery has long been popular with the rich and famous. Hailing from a family of diamond merchants, the 47-year-old is one of India's richest men and is known for his love of Bentley cars and expensive Italian suits.
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| Ryan Reynolds' Valentine's Day Gift To Blake Lively Is Just So Him Posted: 15 Feb 2018 06:15 AM PST  Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively do their best to out-troll each other on social media, but it looks like the actor won the latest round, fair and square.
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| FBI: Instagram messages show teen planned school shooting Posted: 14 Feb 2018 02:44 PM PST  ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — A teen charged with killing a first grader in a South Carolina school shooting targeted his old elementary school because he knew a police officer wouldn't be there, an FBI agent who uncovered his social media messages said.
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| How 1 Very Special Submarine Ravaged Japan During World War II Posted: 14 Feb 2018 11:13 AM PST  At midnight on July 23, the Barb slipped up to within a kilometer of the shore, and a landing party commanded by Lt. William Walke, paddled quietly to the beach. While three men took up guard positions—they encountered a sleeping Japanese guard in a watchtower, whom they left unharmed—the other five buried the demolition charge and managed not blow themselves up jury-rigging the detonation circuit. In the closing months of World War II, heavy losses and depleted fuel stocks kept many of Japan's remaining combat aircraft grounded and warships in port, awaiting an anticipated amphibious invasion.
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