| Report: Trump Demanded Nondisclosure Pacts So Staffers Can Never Spill Posted: 19 Mar 2018 06:45 AM PDT  President Donald Trump has pressured senior White House staff members to sign
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| Cirque du Soleil Star Plunges to Death During Performance Posted: 19 Mar 2018 08:57 AM PDT  An experienced Cirque du Soleil performer died on Sunday after plunging onto a stage during an aerial straps routine at a Tampa, Florida show.
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| DeVos Finally Agrees Federal Dollars Shouldn't Fund LGBTQ Discrimination In Schools Posted: 20 Mar 2018 01:54 PM PDT  Questioned by a persistent lawmaker on Tuesday, Education Secretary Betsy
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| Parkland Suspect's Brother Arrested, Accused Of Trespassing At School Posted: 19 Mar 2018 05:32 PM PDT  The younger brother of accused gunman Nikolas Cruz was arrested on Monday for
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| Wisconsin congressman offers McCabe a job Posted: 19 Mar 2018 03:15 AM PDT  Representative Mark Pocan, D-Wisconsin, offers former FBI Deputy Andrew McCabe a job so that way he may receive his full pension, something that was withheld from him due to his firing.
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| After landslide re-election, Russia's Putin tells West: I don't want arms race Posted: 19 Mar 2018 11:01 AM PDT  By Andrew Osborn and Christian Lowe MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin struck a softer tone towards the West on Monday after winning his biggest ever election victory, saying he had no desire for an arms race and would do everything he could to resolve differences with other countries. Putin's victory, which comes at a time when his relations with the West are on a hostile trajectory, will extend his political dominance of Russia by six years to 2024. "We will do everything to resolve all the differences with our partners using political and diplomatic channels." His comments, which are likely to be heard with some scepticism in the West following years of confrontation, mark a change in tone after a bellicose election campaign during which Putin unveiled new nuclear weapons he said could strike almost any point in the world.. German Chancellor Angela Merkel wished Putin success and called for more dialogue.
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| Two wounded, shooter dead at Maryland high school Posted: 20 Mar 2018 12:46 PM PDT  A 17-year-old student armed with a handgun shot and critically wounded a female classmate at a Maryland high school on Tuesday, officials said, in an outburst of violence just days before a student-organized nationwide march for gun control. St. Mary's County Sheriff Tim Cameron said the assailant, identified as Austin Rollins, died of a gunshot wound after a school security officer "engaged" with him at Great Mills High School in southern Maryland. Cameron said the security officer fired a shot at Rollins, but it was not immediately clear if the officer struck the gunman or whether he had committed suicide.
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| Good Samaritans help flip a man's car following crash Posted: 20 Mar 2018 11:09 AM PDT  A group of good Samaritans in Chester County, Pa., came to the aid of a driver who was trapped under his burning car after a crash.
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| Northern Brazil overwhelmed by desperate, hungry Venezuelans Posted: 20 Mar 2018 02:16 PM PDT  PACARAIMA, Brazil (AP) — Hungry and destitute, tens of thousands of victims of Venezuela's unrelenting political and economic crisis are trying their luck in Brazil — a country where they do not speak the language, conditions are often poor and there are few border towns to receive them.
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| 8 of the Most Beautiful Museum Staircases in the World Posted: 20 Mar 2018 07:00 AM PDT |
| Officer Charged With Murder In Shooting Death Of Justine Damond Posted: 20 Mar 2018 11:52 AM PDT  The Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot an Australian woman in July
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| 300,000 Troops Will Soon Train for War With North Korea (But There's A Big Catch) Posted: 20 Mar 2018 06:46 AM PDT  Washington and Seoul have announced that their annual joint military drills will commence from April 1, while a massive diplomat effort is underway to lay the foundations for two summits designed to resolve issues on the troubled peninsula. The military drills, involving over 300,000 troops, were delayed because of the 2018 Winter Olympiad, which finished when the Paralympics concluded on March 18. An intensive inter-Korean dialog on the sidelines of the Games resulted in plans for an inter-Korean summit and – according to a South Korean delegation which went to Pyongyang – a promise from North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to suspend nuclear and missile tests and to convene a summit with US President Donald Trump.
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| Xi warns Taiwan will face 'punishment of history' for separatism Posted: 20 Mar 2018 12:03 PM PDT  By Philip Wen and Ben Blanchard BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping told self-ruled Taiwan on Tuesday that it would face the "punishment of history" for any attempt at separatism, offering his strongest warning yet to the island claimed by China as its sacred territory. The government of Taiwan, one of China's most sensitive issues and a potentially dangerous military flashpoint, responded that it hoped China could "break free" of the old clichés of threats and force. China's hostility towards Taiwan has risen since the 2016 election of President Tsai Ing-wen, a member of the island's pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party.
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| 'Midnight Sun' Star Bella Thorne on Showing the World Who She Really Is Posted: 18 Mar 2018 09:00 PM PDT  The former Disney Channel star opens up about her experiences growing up and using her platform to help others embrace their true selves.
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| Trump congratulates Putin, gets backtalk from Republicans Posted: 20 Mar 2018 02:55 PM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump called Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to congratulate him on his re-election, drawing bruising criticism from members of his own party, including a leading senator who scorned the election as a "sham." Trump also said he and Putin might meet "in the not too distant future" to discuss the arms race and other matters.
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| 27 Easy Pasta Recipes That Don't Use Sauce From A Jar, Because You Deserve Better Posted: 20 Mar 2018 02:45 AM PDT  You want to make dinner with your eyes closed and both hands tied behind your
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| The Latest: Bermuda police say body found near fort Posted: 19 Mar 2018 02:25 PM PDT  HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) — The Latest on the American student reported missing in Bermuda (all times local):
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| Syria Aid Worker: 'A Motionless World' Is Watching 'Wholesale Slaughter' Posted: 19 Mar 2018 08:27 PM PDT  An aid worker in the besieged Syrian region of eastern Ghouta has spoken of
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| U.S. high court skeptical toward California law on anti-abortion centers Posted: 20 Mar 2018 11:44 AM PDT  A California law that requires Christian-based facilities that steer pregnant women away from abortion to post notices about the availability of state-subsidized abortions ran into trouble at the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday, with justices on the right and left indicating it may violate free speech rights. Various justices voiced concern that the Democratic-backed 2015 law was crafted to take aim at a specific viewpoint -- opposition to abortion -- held by these non-profit facilities called crisis pregnancy centers. Conservative justices sharply questioned the lawyer representing California, and even two liberal justices expressed unease with parts of the law during an hour-long argument in an appeal by these facilities of a lower court ruling upholding the statute.
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| J.K. Rowling had a heartwarming response to this struggling 'Harry Potter' fan Posted: 20 Mar 2018 05:30 AM PDT  When she's not busy hammering trolls into the ground on Twitter, J.K. Rowling likes to take time to interact with her fans. She's previously comforted people on Mother's Day and Christmas, and reached out directly to people who tweeted at her to ask for help and advice. And on Monday, she did it again. SEE ALSO: 27 times J.K. Rowling was the hero we all needed in 2016 It started when a Harry Potter fan tweeted to thank Rowling for her books, which she said provided an escape from her depression. Dragging myself through another bout of severe #depression and re-reading the #HarryPotter series to strengthen my Patronus. A million thanks to @jk_rowling for the magical escape that's always there when it's needed ❤ — Sally Burns (@joosylemon) March 19, 2018 Less than 20 minutes later, Rowling responded. Those stories saved their author, too. Nothing makes me happier than to think that they went out into the world to do the same for other people. Keep that Patronus powerful ✨ https://t.co/d9ByD4WtCo — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) March 19, 2018 Shortly after, a fan asked Rowling which books she turns to when she's going through a tough time. I grew up with your stories and they've always helped me through tough times, but besides the stories of your own making, I can't help but to wonder which ones you turned to when going through a tough time yourself. — Sara (@skummelhummel) March 19, 2018 To tell you the truth, when I'm really stressed or overwhelmed I turn to biographies of people who've led turbulent lives. I find it soothing and inspiring to read about people who've endured and overcome. https://t.co/oGDFHH5dzG — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) March 19, 2018 Books really are a wonderful thing. If you want to talk to someone or are experiencing suicidal thoughts you can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 or Childline on 0800 1111. If you're in the US, text the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Alternatively, an additional list of international resource is available here . WATCH: Brace yourselves Harry Potter fans - there is now a Hogwarts mobile game
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| The Latest: 1st lawsuit filed after Florida bridge collapse Posted: 19 Mar 2018 11:32 AM PDT  MIAMI (AP) — The Latest on a Florida university campus reopening after a fatal bridge collapse (all times local):
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| What If Porsche, Bentley, And McLaren Were To Sell City Cars? Posted: 19 Mar 2018 03:36 PM PDT |
| Republicans See No Need For Legislation To Protect Robert Mueller Posted: 19 Mar 2018 04:17 PM PDT  WASHINGTON ― Republicans say they see no need to pass legislation to protect
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| Couple interrogated French nanny before killing her, court hears Posted: 20 Mar 2018 09:09 AM PDT  A couple living in London interrogated their young French au-pair relentlessly for hours before murdering her and burning her body to cover up the crime, prosecutors told a court Tuesday. The charred remains of 21-year-old Sophie Lionnet were discovered by the fire brigade on September 20, in the back garden of the southwest London home where she cared for two children. On Tuesday's second day of the trial, the packed courtroom heard clips of more than eight hours of audio recordings of Lionnet being questioned by the couple.
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| Putin's victory triggers mixed reaction from international community Posted: 19 Mar 2018 07:48 AM PDT  Global leaders react to the landslide re-election of Vladimir Putin who has secured another 6 years at the helm of Russia.
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| Federal Judges Won't Block Fix To Pennsylvania's Gerrymandered Congressional Map Posted: 19 Mar 2018 10:27 AM PDT  A federal court in Pennsylvania unanimously declined to step in and block the
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| Our 1st interstellar visitor likely came from 2-star system Posted: 19 Mar 2018 12:58 PM PDT  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Our first known interstellar visitor likely came from a two-star system.
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| Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas calls US ambassador 'son of a dog' Posted: 19 Mar 2018 07:19 PM PDT  Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday called the US ambassador to Israel a "son of a dog" because of his support for Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. Mr Abbas, speaking at a Palestinian leadership gathering, also blamed Hamas for a bomb attack last week on the convoy of Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah in Gaza, remarks that threatened reconciliation efforts with the Islamist group. The Palestinian leader accused Ambassador David Friedman of defending Israeli settlers in the West Bank by saying that they were building on "their land". The slur drew rebukes from the diplomat and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In an angry tone, Mr Abbas said: "The son of dog says they build on their land? He is a settler, and his family are settlers, and he is the US ambassador in Tel Aviv. What should we expect from him?" Mr Friedman, a strong supporter of Israel's settler movement, was an early and enthusiastic advocate of US President Donald Trump's decision in December to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital and to move the US embassy there. David Friedman addresses the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Credit: AFP Mr Friedman responded during a speech in Jerusalem to a conference on combating global anti-Semitism, saying: "His response was to refer to me as son of a dog. Anti-Semitism or political discourse? Not for me to judge, I leave that all up to you." Jason Greenblatt, US Middle East envoy, issued a statement calling Mr Abbas' comment "highly inappropriate". He said the Palestinian leader needed "to choose between hateful rhetoric and concrete and practical efforts to improve the quality of life of his people". Mr Trump's announcement on Jerusalem delighted the Israeli government but infuriated Palestinians, who have staged regular protests since then. Jerusalem - Israel Israel regards Jerusalem as its eternal and indivisible capital, although that is not recognised internationally. Palestinians feel equally strongly, saying that East Jerusalem must be the capital of a future Palestinian state. Peace talks aimed at finding a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict have stalled, while Israeli settlement expansion has continued. Mr Netanyahu said Mr Trump's decisions on Jerusalem appeared to have brought Abbas to the point of making a verbal attacks on a US official. "For the first time in decades, the US administration has stopped spoiling the Palestinian leaders and tells them: enough is enough," Netanyahu said on Twitter. "Apparently the shock of the truth has caused them to lose it."
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| 'Affluenza' Texan, who killed four while driving drunk, to be freed from jail Posted: 20 Mar 2018 03:45 PM PDT  The so-called "affluenza" Texan is due to be released from jail on April 2 after serving nearly two years for killing four people while driving drunk, the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office said on Tuesday. Ethan Couch is scheduled to be released nine days before his 21st birthday and will remain under probation supervision after the release, said David McClelland, a spokesman for the office. Couch was 16 and had a blood alcohol level three times the legal limit of an adult when he struck and killed four people in June 2013.
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| Congress Races Against Time To Avoid Yet Another Shutdown Posted: 20 Mar 2018 02:41 AM PDT  Lawmakers in Washington worked feverishly into the night on Monday to finalize
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| Google buys NYC's Chelsea Market building for $2.4 bn Posted: 20 Mar 2018 10:35 AM PDT  Google on Tuesday bought up New York's Chelsea Market for $2.4 billion, finalizing its acquisition of the emblematic retail and food hall that stands opposite the internet giant's current headquarters in the city. Google had already paid $1.7 billion for the building facing the market in 2010, which has 275,000 square metres of office floorspace. It already has offices in the Chelsea Market building -- built in 1913 by architect Albert G. Zimmerman as a factory for the Nabisco biscuit company -- which serve as offices for the Google-owned online company Youtube.
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| A Russian Perspective on the Skripal Attack Posted: 19 Mar 2018 10:57 AM PDT  The former Russian colonel, a British intelligence agent, and his daughter were both poisoned near a local pizzeria in the small town of Salisbury. Without even waiting for a full investigation of the incident, Foreign Minister Boris Johnson announced that Russia was the culprit. Next, Prime Minister Theresa May presented an ultimatum to Russia.
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| Federal Judge Rips Kris Kobach For Failing To Fully Comply With Court Order Posted: 20 Mar 2018 02:01 PM PDT  A federal judge lambasted Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach (R) on Tuesday
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| Steve Wynn settled with second woman over sex allegations Posted: 19 Mar 2018 02:10 PM PDT  LAS VEGAS (AP) — Embattled casino mogul Steve Wynn brokered a settlement more than a decade ago with a second woman who accused him of sexual misconduct and recently reported her to the FBI, his attorneys say in court documents.
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| Tessa Thompson Can't Get Enough Of A Hilarious Meme Comparing Her To Goats Posted: 20 Mar 2018 05:20 AM PDT  This Tessa Thompson meme could be the greatest of all time.
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| Austin bombings: Fourth explosion indicates likely serial bomber as police continue search for suspects Posted: 19 Mar 2018 07:15 AM PDT  Austin police say they are continuing their search for a suspect after a fourth package bomb in the city showed a "different level of skill" than the previous three attacks this month. Police Chief Brian Manley is urging residents in a south-west neighbourhood of the city to be cautious of suspicious packages after the most recent blast, which injured two cyclists on Sunday night when they triggered a trip wire. "The belief that we are now dealing with is someone who uses trip wires shows a higher level of sophistication, a higher level of skill," Mr Manley said during a Monday morning press conference.
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| Roche's Tecentriq notches third cancer cocktail trial win Posted: 20 Mar 2018 03:02 AM PDT  By John Miller ZURICH (Reuters) - Roche's immunotherapy Tecentriq on Tuesday racked up a third trial win in combination with other cancer drugs, a boost for the Swiss drugmaker as it seeks to muscle in on space dominated by Merck and Bristol-Myers Squibb. A late-stage study, called IMpower131, demonstrated Tecentriq mixed with chemotherapies carboplatin and Abraxane cut risk of disease worsening or death (PFS), compared with chemotherapy alone, in first-line treatment of patients with advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer.
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| It Matters That A Gay Man Helped Trump Backers Exploit Facebook Data Posted: 20 Mar 2018 06:00 AM PDT  Christopher Wylie is the self-described gay Canadian vegan who's come forward
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| Family Seeks Help for 4 Kidnapped Children Rescued from Polygamist Compound Posted: 19 Mar 2018 03:12 PM PDT  The children were allegedly kidnapped by their father and taken to a doomsday cult.
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