| Clashes rage in Libya despite UN truce call Posted: 07 Apr 2019 12:27 PM PDT  Fighting raged south of Libya's capital Sunday despite a UN call for a two-hour ceasefire, as forces of strongman Khalifa Haftar and the internationally recognised government exchanged air strikes. The unity government said the fighting had killed 21 people, while the United Nations said there had been "no truce" despite calls for a two-hour pause in fighting for civilians and the wounded to flee. Oil-rich Libya has been riven by chaos since the NATO-backed uprising in 2011 that killed dictator Moamer Kadhafi, as rival administrations and armed groups have battled for power.
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| Timmothy Pitzen: Ex-convict charged with pretending to be long-missing boy Posted: 06 Apr 2019 07:49 AM PDT  A former convict accused of pulling a cruel hoax by pretending pretended to be a missing boy from Illinois has been charged with making false statements.Brian Rini, 23, had claimed he was 14-year-old Timmothy Pitzen, who went missing in 2011 after his mother killed herself when he was six-years-old. He said he had escaped from an eight-year ordeal at the hands of sex traffickers.But Mr Rini's claims were debunked earlier this week after DNA tests confirmed he was not the long-lost boy.The FBI said Mr Rini had made false claims twice before, also portraying himself as a juvenile sex-trafficking victim."Law enforcement confronted him with the DNA results, and at that point the person immediately stated that he was not Timmothy Pitzen, and of course law enforcement knew by virtue of the DNA analysis that he was in fact Brian Rini," said US attorney Benjamin Glassman.The charge should send a message about the damage such false claims can do, he said, adding: "It's not okay to do it because of the harm that it causes, the pain, for the family of that missing child."After confessing he was not Mr Pitzen, Mr Rini told federal agents he had heard about the missing boy's case on the ABC television program 20/20 and wanted to get away from his own family, according to court documents."When questioned further, Rini stated that he wished he had a father like Timmothy's because if he went missing, his father would just keep drinking," FBI agent Mary Braun wrote. Mr Rini is being held without bail until his detention hearing on Tuesday after a brief appearance in federal court. He faces up to eight years in prison if found guilty, Mr Glassman said.Mr Pitzen's case has stumped authorities since May 2011. The boy was last seen with his mother, who pulled him out of school and took him on a trip to a zoo and a water park, then took her own life in a motel room, leaving behind a cryptic note about her son's whereabouts."Tim is somewhere safe with people who love him and will care for him," she wrote in the note. "You will never find him."
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| U.S. House judiciary chair seeks any Mueller summaries on Trump-Russia probe report Posted: 07 Apr 2019 03:53 PM PDT  U.S. House Judiciary Committee Jerrold Nadler called on Attorney General William Barr on Thursday to release any summaries of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Trump-Russia report that were prepared by Mueller's team. Nadler, a Democrat who is also demanding release of the full Mueller report to Congress, sent a letter to Barr citing media reports that Mueller's team prepared their own summaries of the special counsel's report.
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| Divorce or break-up? How to consciously uncouple your digital life Posted: 07 Apr 2019 09:12 AM PDT  These days, former sweethearts find themselves tangled up in gadgets, passwords, and online accounts. Here are tips to separate your digital assets.
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| Try this $19 Crock-Pot before you buy a $100 slow cooker Posted: 06 Apr 2019 10:22 AM PDT ![Try this $19 Crock-Pot before you buy a $100 slow cooker]( "Try this $19 Crock-Pot before you buy a $100 slow cooker") Multi-cookers like the ones made by Instant Pot are fantastic, but they're also definitely overkill if you only plan to use them as slow cookers. So many people do that, and it's a huge waste of money! Check out the Crock-Pot 6-Quart Cook & Carry Oval Manual Portable Slow Cooker instead. It's a fantastic 6-quart Crock-Pot that has amassed hundreds of 5-star ratings on Amazon, and it's on sale right now for just $19 and change!Here are the key details from the product page: * 6-quart portable slow cooker serves 7+ people * Handles make it easy to carry and lid-mounted locking system * High/Low/Warm settings * Removable, dishwasher-safe stoneware insert, and dishwasher-safe locking glass lid * Stylish red exterior with black accents and plastic handles
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| Venezuela street rallies show deep divide in power struggle Posted: 06 Apr 2019 02:28 PM PDT  CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Rival political factions took to the streets across Venezuela on Saturday in a mounting struggle for control of the crisis-wracked nation, where U.S.- backed opposition leader Juan Guaidó is attempting to oust socialist President Nicólas Maduro.
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| New York man charged with threatening to kill Muslim U.S. lawmaker Ilhan Omar Posted: 06 Apr 2019 10:01 AM PDT  A 55-year-old New York man has been arrested and charged with threatening to assault and murder Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar, a Muslim U.S. Congress member from Minnesota, federal prosecutors said. Patrick Carlineo Jr. of Addison, New York, faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Friday in a statement. According to prosecutors, Carlineo spoke by telephone with one of Omar's staff members on March 21 and asked the employee: "Do you work for the Muslim Brotherhood?
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| American Airlines extends Max 8 flight cancellations into June Posted: 07 Apr 2019 07:00 AM PDT  The airline says it will cancel 90 daily flights through June 5 due to the Max 8 grounding. The airline previously had canceled flights through April.
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| Libyan strongman's forces say targeted by air strike Posted: 06 Apr 2019 07:11 AM PDT  Forces loyal to Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar said Saturday they had been targeted by an air strike, as fresh fighting flared south of Tripoli. "We strongly condemn the air raid... in the Al-Aziziya region" by a plane, which had taken off from western Misrata, said the media office of Haftar's self-styled Libyan National Army (LNA). Forces in Misrata are mostly loyal to Libya's internationally-recognised Government of National Accord (GNA), which has been battling Haftar for control of the war-torn north African country.
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| Does North Korea Have Any Chance of Killing an F-35? Posted: 06 Apr 2019 04:45 AM PDT  With South Korea getting the F-35A this month it's time we ask the question.
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| Reuters People News Summary Posted: 07 Apr 2019 05:55 AM PDT ![Reuters People News Summary]( "Reuters People News Summary") Convicted sex offender Bill Cosby on Friday settled a federal defamation lawsuit brought by seven women who said the former actor and comedian sexually assaulted them and wrongly called them liars when they went public with their charges years later. The settlement ends a court fight that predates the 81-year-old's conviction a year ago for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand, a former Temple University administrator, in 2004. Cosby is currently serving a 3- to 10-year sentence for that crime, though his lawyers plan an appeal.
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| U.S.-China Trade Deal Is Getting ‘Closer and Closer,’ Kudlow Says Posted: 07 Apr 2019 10:13 AM PDT  Larry Kudlow's "guarded optimism, maybe more than guarded optimism" on CBS's "Face the Nation" on Sunday came after China's state-run Xinhua news agency reported that progress was made during talks in Washington that ended Friday.
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| Lori Loughlin's daughter 'very frustrated with her parents' in wake of admissions scandal: Report Posted: 06 Apr 2019 10:23 AM PDT  Olivia Jade is blaming her parents for her bad PR as she works to rebuild her own brand, according to People magazine.
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| 10 deals you don’t want to miss on Sunday: $11 Philips Hue bulbs, $100 off iPads, Bose headphones, more Posted: 07 Apr 2019 04:28 AM PDT ![10 deals you don't want to miss on Sunday: $11 Philips Hue bulbs, $100 off iPads, Bose headphones, more]( "10 deals you don't want to miss on Sunday: $11 Philips Hue bulbs, $100 off iPads, Bose headphones, more") We've got another fantastic roundup of daily deals for our readers to check out on Sunday, and there's definitely something for everyone today. Highlights include refurbished Philips Hue white A19 LED bulbs for only $11.26 each when you buy a 4-pack, $100 off 128GB Apple iPads, excellent wireless noise canceling headphones for only $54 when you clip the 10% coupon on the Amazon page, Bose Bluetooth earbuds at the lowest price of 2019, a compact Bose sound bar for only $199, Samsung 128GB microSD cards for $19.99, the best-selling Instant Pot on Amazon at its lowest price since Black Friday, deep discounts on two different types of patio string lights, and more. See all of today's best bargains below.
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| Obama warns progressives to avoid 'circular firing squad' as Democrats prepare for 2020 showdown Posted: 06 Apr 2019 12:57 PM PDT  Barack Obama has urged progressives in the US to avoid becoming part of a "circular firing squad" that takes aim at people who do not share all their views.In what will be interpreted as a comment about the nature of the rivalry between different factions within the Democratic Party, the former president stressed the need for compromise."The way we structure democracy requires you to take into account people who don't agree with you," he said at an event in Berlin hosted by the Obama Foundation. "And that, by definition, means you're not going to get 100 per cent of what you want."According to The Hill, he added: "One of the things I do worry about sometimes among progressives in the United States….is a certain kind of rigidity where we say, 'Uh, I'm sorry, this is how it's going to be', and then we start sometimes creating what's called a "circular firing squad", where you start shooting at your allies because one of them has strayed from purity on the issues. "And when that happens, typically the overall effort and movement weakens."The 2016 Democratic presidential primary was marked by often bitter hostility between the camps of Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. Supporters of the Vermont senator considered her a Wall Street sell-out, while many of those backing the former secretary of state believed Mr Sanders was out of touch and campaigned for unrealistic policies.As Democrats prepare to select a challenger to Donald Trump for 2020 – congressman Tim Ryan announced on Saturday he was joining the already crowded field – different factions are already becoming clear. Progressives such as Elizabeth Warren and Mr Sanders support policies such as Medicare for All and the Green New Deal.Others, such as Beto O'Rourke and Cory Booker have adopted a more centrist position. With perhaps as many as 20 Democratic candidates running in 2020, there is already a energetic fight underway for supporters and donations, something that will intensify as the contest progresses. At the same time, Mr Obama said it was important for candidates to know what they stood for. "You should take some time to think in your own mind and continually refine and reflect, 'What are my core principles'," he said. "Because the danger is if you don't know what your principles are, that's when you compromise your principles away."He added: "You can't set up a system in which you don't compromise on anything, but you also can't operate in a system where you compromise on everything."
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| McDonald's will soon cut back on its late-night menu after midnight Posted: 05 Apr 2019 07:15 PM PDT ![McDonald's will soon cut back on its late-night menu after midnight]( "McDonald's will soon cut back on its late-night menu after midnight") Starting April 30, McDonald's is trimming its menu between midnight and 5 a.m. at participating restaurants nationwide.
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| 'Both sides' must compromise in cross-party Brexit talks: British PM Posted: 07 Apr 2019 09:07 AM PDT  British Prime Minister Theresa May on Sunday conceded that concluding a Brexit deal with the main opposition will need "compromise on both sides" as she faced criticism for being inflexible. The embattled leader opened negotiations this week with the Labour Party in a bid to end months of political crisis over her divorce deal struck with European leaders last year but repeatedly rejected by MPs.
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| Wall St Week Ahead-RPT-Big banks to report Q1 results with lowered expectations Posted: 07 Apr 2019 04:00 AM PDT ![Wall St Week Ahead-RPT-Big banks to report Q1 results with lowered expectations]( "Wall St Week Ahead-RPT-Big banks to report Q1 results with lowered expectations") Citigroup Inc and Goldman Sachs Group Inc will report the following Monday, followed by Bank of America Corp and Morgan Stanley on Tuesday. In the wake of the Federal Reserve's cautious shift due to signs of softness in the U.S. economy and the subsequent drop in 10-year Treasury yields, S&P 500 banks are seen posting year-on-year first-quarter earnings growth of 2.3%, down from 8.2% forecast six months ago, according to Refinitiv data.
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| Chicago prosecutor Kim Foxx suggests race is involved in Jussie Smollett dismissal backlash Posted: 07 Apr 2019 03:37 PM PDT  Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx said Jussie Smollett didn't receive any special treatment when her office decided to drop all charges against him.
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| Missing 15-year-old girl Louisiana girl Domeanna Spell found in Colorado with 47-year-old man Posted: 07 Apr 2019 07:22 AM PDT  Her family says she babysat the man's children, but they contacted police when they discovered inappropriate text messages he sent her.
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| When a Ferrari 488 Spider Becomes an Ambulance Posted: 06 Apr 2019 07:30 AM PDT  A crosstown adventure featuring a friend with peanut (and Ferrari) envy.
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| The biggest thing Apple needs to improve for the iPhone 11 to keep pace with Android Posted: 06 Apr 2019 06:01 AM PDT  No matter how you try to spin it, there's no getting around the fact that iPhone sales have been stagnant over the past few years. Despite some respectable upgrades over the past few years -- the introduction of Face ID and a brand new form factor with the iPhone X being two prime examples -- the simple reality is that consumers are holding onto their devices for longer. Suffice it to say, the 2-year upgrade cycle that helped transform Apple into the most profitable company on the planet is now nothing but a memory. Looking ahead, there is reason to believe that a monster refresh cycle -- which analysts have been anticipating for the last two years -- may be right around the corner. Most notably, the advent of 5G may prove to be just what Apple needs to inject a little bit of life into the iPhone line. Unfortunately, though, Apple will not be adopting 5G until 2020 at the absolute earliest. A recent analyst report even floated the idea that 5G iPhones may not see the light of day until 2021. So where does that leave Apple in the interim? Are iPhone sales doomed to take another dip in 2019? Not necessarily. One area where it'd be great to see a tremendous improvement in iPhone functionality involves the iPhone camera. While the camera on Apple's iPhone XS is best-in-class across certain categories, there's one category in particular where Apple needs to play a little bit of catch-up with its Android counterparts; low-light photography. If Apple wants the iPhone 11 release to make a huge splash and reinvigorate sales, a vast improvement in low-light photos is certainly one way to go. Now there's no disputing that the iPhone XS takes absolutely stunning photos in ideal lighting conditions, but there's also no denying that its low-light capabilities simply can't keep up with the Google Pixel 3 and the recently unveiled P30 Pro from Huawei. Originally introduced last year, Night Sight mode on Pixel devices is incredible and actually engenders excitement amongst new buyers. With Apple set to unveil its 2019 iPhone lineup in just about 5 months now, we can only hope that Apple will be able to match what Google managed to do with respect to low-light photography. And because a picture is worth a thousand words, Jeremy Burge a few weeks back posted some damning photos comparing low-light photos taken with a current iPhone and a 18 month old Google Pixel 2. The results speak for themselves. https://twitter.com/jeremyburge/status/1083689392722583553 https://twitter.com/jeremyburge/status/1084382858691706881 https://twitter.com/jeremyburge/status/1084386063861329920 https://twitter.com/jeremyburge/status/1085529309047967752 As impressive as that is, the P30 Pro takes things to an entirely new level. The quality of low-light photos taken with the P30 Pro borders on modern-day magic and even puts Google's Night Mode to shame. The following photo comparison is simply jaw-dropping. All that said, we should see some considerable camera improvements with Apple's iPhone 11 lineup later this year. Rumor has it that Apple's flagship -- the iPhone 11 Max -- will include a triple-lens camera scheme. Meanwhile, the entry-level iPhone 11 will reportedly include a dual-lens camera scheme a'la the iPhone X and XS models. That's all well and good, but if Apple wants consumers to truly get exited about its forthcoming iPhone models, it can't go wrong with improved low-light photography. Most consumers simply fall to sleep when you start talking about optical zoom and triple-lens cameras. But one thing that every smartphone user can immediately comprehend and appreciate is a gorgeous photo taken in less than stellar lighting conditions. Google and Huawei have recently set new bars for mobile photography. Hopefully, with the iPhone 11 release looming overhead, Apple will return the favor sooner rather than later.
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| Barack Obama warns progressives to avoid 'circular firing squad' Posted: 06 Apr 2019 09:20 AM PDT  * Remarks come as Democrats battle for 2020 nomination * Former president was addressing young Europeans in GermanyBarack Obama addresses a town hall of young leaders from across Europe at an Obama Foundation event in Berlin, Germany, on Saturday. Photograph: Fabrizio Bensch/ReutersBarack Obama warned on Saturday that US progressives risk creating a "circular firing squad" at a time when prospective presidential candidates are competing fiercely against each other to run against Donald Trump.The former president was speaking in Berlin, at an Obama Foundation event."One of the things I do worry about sometimes among progressives in the United States," he said, "maybe it's true here as well, is a certain kind of rigidity where we say, 'Uh, I'm sorry, this is how it's going to be' and then we start sometimes creating what's called a 'circular firing squad', where you start shooting at your allies because one of them has strayed from purity on the issues."And when that happens, typically the overall effort and movement weakens."Sign up for the US morning briefingAmong Democrats, the field of prospective presidential nominees has swelled to nearly 20. All are eager to appeal to a party base pushed left in opposition to a hard-right president and motivated by success in the midterm elections.Championed by progressive luminaries including the Vermont senator Bernie Sanders and New York congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, policy ideas such as Medicare for All and the Green New Deal have achieved rising prominence.On either side of the aisle, party primaries are traditionally brutal affairs in which candidates are tested against rivals from other wings or factions. The first debates of the 2020 Democratic contest are months away but fierce fire is already being directed towards some more centrist candidates.Obama's former vice-president, Joe Biden, for example, has not yet entered the race but has nonetheless attracted attacks on his record over close to 50 years in national life, including previous stances on racial issues and women's rights. He has also struggled to respond effectively to claims from a number of women that he made them physically uncomfortable.Among other candidates, the former Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke has been attacked over a voting record on issues such as the environment and immigration which indicates a willingness to engage with Republicans.Kamala Harris, the California senator, has attracted broadsides over her prosecutorial record before she entered national politics.Republicans are of course seeking to stoke the flames of controversy themselves. Sarah Dolan, executive director of the America Rising political action committee, told the Guardian this weekend the group's "mantra this cycle is really just to cause chaos, especially with how big the field is".Barack Obama's remarks in Berlin.In Germany, Obama also discussed the virtues and drawbacks of political compromise. He advised his audience of young Europeans to "take some time to think in your own mind and continually refine and reflect, 'What are my core principles?'"Because the danger is if you don't know what your principles are, that's when you compromise your principles away."He added: "You can't set up a system in which you don't compromise on anything, but you also can't operate in a system where you compromise on everything."Answering questions, Obama said progressives needed to think about remaining "true to our values and principles while recognising that in democracies … the only way we are going to be able to get things done is that we agree to a certain set of rules and part of those rules are that you never get 100% of what you want".He cited the Paris climate agreement as an example of an imperfect deal achieved under his presidency with the aim of building on it later. Trump has withdrawn the US from the deal.
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| Dutchman ends 'world's longest electric car trip' in Australia Posted: 06 Apr 2019 11:57 PM PDT  A Dutchman completed an epic 95,000 kilometre (59,000 mile) journey by electric car in Sydney Sunday in a bid to prove the viability of such vehicles in tackling climate change. Wiebe Wakker drove his retrofitted station wagon nicknamed "The Blue Bandit" across 33 countries in what he said was the world's longest-ever journey by electric car. The trip from the Netherlands to Australia took just over three years and was funded by public donations from around the world, including electricity to charge the Bandit, food and a place to sleep.
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| U.S. to designate elite Iranian force as terrorist organization Posted: 05 Apr 2019 06:23 PM PDT  The decision, which critics warn could open U.S. military and intelligence officials to similar actions by unfriendly governments abroad, is expected to be announced by the U.S. State Department, perhaps as early as Monday, the officials said. The Pentagon declined comment and referred queries to the State Department. The State Department and White House also declined to comment.
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| Engie, Caisse to Buy Petrobras Pipe Unit for $8.6 Billion Posted: 06 Apr 2019 02:42 AM PDT  Engie and the Caisse prevailed after multiple rounds of bidding for the unit, known as TAG, beating out Macquarie Group Ltd. and a joint bid from EIG Global Energy Partners and Mubadala Development Co. It is the biggest-ever single asset sale for Petrobras, whose new chief executive officer has sought to speed divestitures that began years ago, when the state-run energy giant briefly became the world's most indebted oil company. Engie has been selling oil and coal assets in recent years to fund investment in wind and solar power, energy efficiency services, and gas and power networks, betting that they offer faster growth prospects and more predictable returns.
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| Florida man arrested for burglarizing cars in jail parking lot moments after being released Posted: 07 Apr 2019 02:10 PM PDT  Michael Lewis had just been released after being arrested on grand theft charges when he allegedly began stealing from cars in the jail parking lot.
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| Dozens of neglected animals evacuated from Gaza zoo Posted: 07 Apr 2019 08:37 AM PDT  GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Dozens of neglected animals were evacuated from a ramshackle Gaza zoo on Sunday in the fourth and largest such rescue mission in the blockaded Palestinian enclave.
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| Erdogan's party to demand total recount of Istanbul ballots Posted: 07 Apr 2019 12:44 PM PDT  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's party said Sunday it had asked for a recount of all ballots cast in Istanbul, the country's economic capital, during last week's mayoral election after an opposition candidate claimed a slender win. The vice-president of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) Ali Ihsan Yavuz made the demand for a recount going beyond one already under way. The AKP won most votes nationwide in last Sunday's election, but results showed the ruling party lost Ankara and was also narrowly defeated in Istanbul in what would be one of their worst setbacks in a decade and a half in power.
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| College admission scandal is not a nationwide epidemic Posted: 07 Apr 2019 03:17 PM PDT  There's a big difference between NCAA Division I top schools and small college counterparts, writes Matthew Simms of the U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association
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| This $65 case adds a backlit keyboard to your iPad Posted: 07 Apr 2019 08:13 AM PDT  Would you believe us if we told you that the iOS-powered MacBook of your dreams was only $65 away? Meet the Yekbee Backlit iPad Keyboard Case, an excellent and versatile case that's compatible with every regular sized iPad released in the past few years. It's a protective case that adds a full size QWERTY keyboard to your iPad. What's more, it has an awesome design that lets your iPad rotate 360 degrees so you can fold it against the top of the keyboard like a convertible Windows 10 laptop. If you have an iPad that you'd like to use for more than just light web browsing and watching Netflix, you've got to check it out.Here's more info from the product page: * ✅ 1 BEST SELLING KEYBOARD CASE ON AMAZON.COM: A stylish finish with grip-enhancing tech & smart business-grade protection make our high-quality hard clamshell case uniquely ideal for home work & travel. The quiet keyboard's spacious layout & 7 backlight colors provide the freedom to read browse & work anywhere at any time. The case is compatible with the latest 2018 iPad 6 (A1893-A1954) 2017 iPad 5 (A1822-A1823) iPad Pro 9.7 (A1675-A1674-A1673) iPad Air 2 (A1566-A1567) & Air (A1474-A1475). * ✅ 360 REASONS TO SMILE: Rotate the screen 360 degrees to effortlessly display your work presentation, watch your favorite show or read a new book while you enjoy your iPad a little more, even when you're out and about! Whether you're a blogger, writer, designer, professional or student, the Yekbee iPad keyboard case offers you a smart, stylish and practical solution to your everyday needs. The simple and elegant style makes it great for any accessory combo as well (stylus holder & more!). * ✅ SMART PROTECTION: Auto/sleep wake protects and conserves battery life while the durable polycarbonate shell with impact-resistant corners and reinforced aluminum hinge protects the rest. All 9.7 inches of your retina display are further protected by durable, 10,000,000 stroke-certified keys. The keyboard arrives in a premium hardshell, gift-ready box and includes an external USB charging cable and, our highly-praised product manual (with full-color photos!) that makes setup a breeze. * ✅ ULTRASLIM DESIGN: Combining our industry-leading keyboard design and adding more spacious chiclet keys means a more satisfying and tactile typing experience for you. With productivity maximized touch typists rejoice! The ultra-thin case is lightweight, portable, & guaranteed to get complements. * ✅ PLATINUM WARRANTY & SUPPORT: Lifetime technical support and a 12-month manufacturer's warranty can give you peace of mind about your purchase and assurance that a great team is ready to help every step of the way.
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| Trump attorney says IRS cannot legally release tax returns Posted: 06 Apr 2019 06:41 AM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — An attorney representing President Donald Trump says a congressional request for Trump's tax returns "would set a dangerous precedent" if granted and that the IRS cannot legally divulge the information.
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| You Don’t Have To Go To War To Fire A Machine Gun From A Helicopter Anymore Posted: 06 Apr 2019 08:23 AM PDT  We have the video to prove it.
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| At least 15 reported killed as Syrian government, rebels exchange fire Posted: 07 Apr 2019 03:44 AM PDT ![At least 15 reported killed as Syrian government, rebels exchange fire]( "At least 15 reported killed as Syrian government, rebels exchange fire") At least 15 people were reported killed on Sunday in shelling by government and insurgent forces in northwestern Syria, further straining a Russian-Turkish ceasefire deal for the region. The northwest is the last major foothold of insurgents opposed to President Bashar al-Assad, many of whom were forced to retreat there after military defeats at the hands of Syrian government forces backed by Iran and Russia. Last year, Damascus was poised to mount an offensive into the northwest, raising fears of a humanitarian catastrophe.
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| Bonds Seen as Last Man Standing as Rally Loses Steam: EM Survey Posted: 06 Apr 2019 05:00 PM PDT  (Bloomberg) -- As the recovery in emerging markets starts to abate, bonds are seen as the most resilient asset class amid a dovish Federal Reserve and the mounting prospect of slower global growth.
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| Hit-and-run driver dragged 2-year-old in a stroller about 1,000 feet, police say Posted: 07 Apr 2019 02:20 PM PDT ![Hit-and-run driver dragged 2-year-old in a stroller about 1,000 feet, police say]( "Hit-and-run driver dragged 2-year-old in a stroller about 1,000 feet, police say") Phoenix police say a hit-and-run driver who struck a woman and three children on Friday dragged a 2-year-old in a stroller caught underneath the vehicle.
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| 25 years after genocide, can Rwanda heal? 6 villages try Posted: 06 Apr 2019 08:27 AM PDT  MBYO, Rwanda (AP) — Twenty-five years ago, Tasian Nkundiye murdered his neighbor with a machete.
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| Elections over, Turkey's Erdogan eyes economic reforms Posted: 06 Apr 2019 08:58 PM PDT  Soon after his ruling party faced defeat in Ankara and Istanbul in last Sunday's election, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was quick to promise reforms to revive the country's weakened economy. Now with no elections until 2023, Erdogan has room to focus on the economy, but analysts say he must convince investors already wary over his sometimes unorthodox policies, and worried about fallout from tensions with the United States. Turkey's lira can be volatile, but analysts said Erdogan's government must balance any gains from short-term stopgaps with the need for deeper reforms for more long-term stability.
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| Keep some personal space: Today's Toon Posted: 07 Apr 2019 02:11 PM PDT  Want to keep up with USA TODAY's editorial cartoons? Bookmark this page. We'll update it frequently.
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| Intel scoffs at report that its 5G modems won’t be ready for Apple’s 2020 iPhone lineup Posted: 06 Apr 2019 05:17 PM PDT  The 5G revolution is slowly getting off the ground but Apple will be sitting on the sidelines for the time being. As is to be expected, and similar to its previous strategy with respect to 4G a few years back, Apple is planning to wait for broader nationwide coverage before joining the 5G party. So while 2019 will see any number of 5G enabled devices from Android hit the market, iPhone users will have to wait a bit. The only question, though, is how long that wait is going to be.Despite the widespread assumption that 5G enabled iPhones will hit store shelves in 2020, recent investor notes from analysts have raised the possibility that Intel -- Apple's chief 5G modem supplier -- will not be able to produce modems at the scale Apple needs. Meanwhile, Apple isn't liable to strike up a deal with Qualcomm given that the two companies are still battling it out over royalty payment issues in jurisdictions across the globe.As to Intel's alleged ongoing technical challenges, a Fast Company report from a few days back relayed the following:> The chip giant was to be the sole provider of the 5G modems in the 2020 iPhones, too, but it has been missing deadlines for the development of the chip, the XMM 8160 5G modem, a source with knowledge of the situation says.> > In order to deliver big numbers of those modems in time for a September 2020 iPhone launch, Intel needs to deliver sample parts to Apple by early summer of this year, and then deliver a finished modem design in early 2020.Not to despair, Intel was quick to squash any rumors that its 5G modem production might not be up to snuff. And though the company naturally didn't reference Apple by name, it's no secret what company it's referencing when discussing delivering 5G modems to partners.In a statement provided to Fast Company, an Intel spokesperson said the following: "As we said in November 2018, Intel plans to support customer device launches in 2020 with its XMM 8160 5G multimode modem."Of course, it goes without saying that missing the 5G boat in 2020 would represent a huge strategic blow for Apple. The good news, though, is that all of the rumors we've seen regarding an alleged 2021 launch window for 5G iPhones have come from analysts with far from perfect records with respect to Apple rumors.
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| India political rivals join hands in bid to top ruling party Posted: 07 Apr 2019 05:11 AM PDT  LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Political archrivals in India's most populous state rallied together Sunday, asking voters to support a new alliance created with the express purpose of defeating Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party.
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| April freebies: Your monthly guide to food specials, meal deals and more Posted: 05 Apr 2019 08:53 PM PDT  April brings big freebie and deal days including National Burrito Day, National Beer Day, Tax Day and National Pretzel Day.
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| Fight begins over Trump's taxes, lawyer slams Democrats' request Posted: 05 Apr 2019 06:58 PM PDT  In a statement that mapped out the legal battlefield ahead, William Consovoy said the request, formally filed on Wednesday by U.S. House of Representatives tax committee Chairman Richard Neal, flouts "constitutional constraints." "The requests for his private tax information are not consistent with governing law, do not advance any proper legislative purpose, and threaten to interfere with the ordinary conduct of audits," Consovoy said. One of the many investigations targeting Trump on Capitol Hill and in the U.S. court system, the House Democrat's probe into the president's tax returns could pull back the curtain on his business empire and his reputation as a savvy dealmaker. Unlike previous presidents over recent decades, Trump has refused to make public past tax returns, while retaining ownership in many enterprises, ranging from golf courses and hotels to Trump Tower in New York City and his Mar-a-Lago private club in Florida.
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| Iran leader calls on Iraq to demand US withdraw troops Posted: 07 Apr 2019 07:23 AM PDT  Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called on Iraq to demand US troops leave "as soon as possible", warning that Washington is plotting to remove the government in Baghdad. The remarks came during a visit to Tehran on Saturday by Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi, whose country is under pressure from the United States to distance itself from Iran.
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| Ecuador Rejects WikiLeaks Claims That It Plans to Expel Assange Posted: 06 Apr 2019 01:35 AM PDT  In a statement Friday evening, Ecuador's Foreign Ministry denied it has an agreement with the U.K. about Assange's arrest. WikiLeaks said earlier on Twitter that Ecuador was about to expel its founder within "hours to days," citing what it called a high level source within the Ecuadorian government.
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| Jussie Smollett update: Lawyer for 'Empire' actor responds to Chicago's civil suit threat, says he will depose Mayor Rahm Emanuel Posted: 05 Apr 2019 07:55 PM PDT  A lawyer for actor Jussie Smollett has issued a response to the city of Chicago's threat to sue the actor.
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| Why Are Rear-Seat Entertainment Systems behind the Times? Posted: 07 Apr 2019 07:30 AM PDT  It's not quite as bad as the era of crappy car stereos, but nearly every automaker's system has some downsides.
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