Tuesday, April 30, 2019

U.S. envoy signed North Korea document to pay for Warmbier's care: Bolton

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http://bit.ly/2vtJoXv The United States signed a document agreeing to pay North Korea for the care of American Otto Warmbier but never paid the $2 million Pyongyang demanded, White House national security adviser John Bolton said on Sunday. Bolton, who said he was not part of the administration at the...

Seven people killed in string of rural Tennessee homicides, authorities confirm

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http://bit.ly/2ISjAgn Sunday morning law enforcement was still blocking two roads near where the bodies of five victims were found Saturday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2IZPB5...

US consumer spending jumps in March; inflation remains tame

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http://bit.ly/2Lcsdof American consumer spending leapt last month to post the biggest gain in 10 years, recovering from a weak start to 2019, while inflation remained tame, according to government data released Monday. The strong finish to the third quarter comes a day before the Federal Reserve is...

Sean Spicer: Trump has 'insurmountable edge' in key battleground states

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http://bit.ly/2VBkVye Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer lays out how Republicans are going to compete against Democrats in 2020. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2DFiiB...

Ocasio-Cortez fires back at Kellyanne Conway for slamming her response to Sri Lanka attacks

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http://bit.ly/2Y1XcFd Ocasio-Cortez called the series of bombings in Sri Lanka, which death toll has risen to 290, “horrifying.” “The Sri Lanka massacre was horrifying. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2GQtk8...

UPDATE 1-Gunmen kidnap Canadian, Scottish oil workers from Nigerian oil rig

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https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Gunman kidnapped three oil workers from Canada, Scotland and Nigeria at a rig in Nigeria's Delta region on Saturday, officials said - the second abduction in the area in less than a week. The attackers raided the rig owned by Niger Delta Petroleum Resources in Ogbele, Rivers State...

Man arrested after knives found at school desk of only male heir to Japanese imperial throne

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http://bit.ly/2GQTMiG Japanese police on Monday arrested a 56-year-old man in connection with two paring knives found at the school desk of Prince Hisahito, grandson of Emperor Akihito, local media reported. The incident comes as authorities were beefing up security ahead of the popular emperor's...

US stocks tread water ahead of more earnings, Fed

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http://bit.ly/2XTJOCH Wall Street was flat but holding near record levels just after the open on Monday as investors awaited a fresh set of corporate earnings during week loaded with economic data. Markets were also absorbing an upbeat report on consumer spending for March, which showed a big jump at...

Washington's Woeful Maduro Miscalculation

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http://bit.ly/2LdT1o8 When Washington recognized Juan Guaido as Venezuela’s rightful president, Trump administration officials clearly hoped that incumbent Nicolas Maduro’s grip on power would not last long. There were reasons for such optimism. The socialist regime’s corruption and grotesque economic...

FOREX-Dollar rally stalls underlining slowdown fears

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https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A rally in the dollar faltered on Monday with strong U.S. data doing little to lift the currency or convince investors that a slowdown in activity is over. The greenback traded in a narrow range as Japan kicked off a week of holidays, typically a period of thin liquidity that can...

More than 56 tons of ground beef recalled in E. coli outbreak, now spanning 10 states

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https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A Georgia meat producer is recalling 113,424 pounds of ground beef, over concerns of an E. coli outbreak that officials have expanded ten states. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Vz3qi...

Job post seeking 'preferably Caucasian' applicants removed

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https://ift.tt/eA8V8J FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — A northern Virginia tech staffing company has apologized after an online job posting sought "preferably Caucasian" applicants. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Wdq9g...

Russia's Vladimir Putin blasts U.S. sentencing of Maria Butina as a 'travesty of justice'

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http://bit.ly/2LcP4A7 Gun-rights activist Maria Butina was sentenced to 18 months in prison on Friday for her role in a Russian effort to infiltrate U.S. politics. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2ZFwWl...

Extra abdication holidays pose dilemma for hardworking Japanese

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http://bit.ly/2L9qRKJ For the Emperor's abdication on April 30, Japanese workers are enjoying an unprecedented 10-day holiday as a rash of special days off combine with the traditional "Golden Week" in May. "To be honest, I don't know how to spend the time when we are suddenly given 10 days of holidays,"...

Jordan Peterson accuses Cambridge University of being 'unprofessional' after he found out from Twitter that he was stripped of fellowship

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http://bit.ly/2Lc1cB8 The controversial professor Jordan Peterson has said Cambridge University is "unprofessional" after he found out the institution had stripped him of a fellowship via Twitter. Dr Peterson, who will be speaking at a sold-out show at the Hammersmith Apollo next month, said he felt...

North Korea vs. the F-35 Stealth Fighter (Who Wins? Who Dies?)

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http://bit.ly/2VseYUr Alternatively, the F-35A might be assigned to dangerous suppression or destruction of enemy air defenses (SEAD/DEAD) missions. The stealth and onboard jamming capabilities of the F-35 would make it more survivable than the ROKAF’s 4th generation aircraft in such a role.The ROKAF,...

U.K. Conservatives Still Seeking Brexit Deal Before EU Election

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http://bit.ly/2JaoDZf Theresa May is still pursuing a Brexit deal that would get the U.K. out of the European Union before elections next month. With negotiations with the opposition Labour Party set to continue next week, there’s still time for Parliament to settle on a deal before the May 23 vote,...

Boeing CEO keeps job intact after facing questions on 737 MAX crashes

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http://bit.ly/2J62fAa Boeing Co CEO and Chairman Dennis Muilenburg emerged with his job intact at an annual meeting on Monday and promised to win back the public's trust after facing tough questions in the wake of two fatal crashes of the 737 MAX plane. Battling the biggest crisis of his nearly four...

Impeachment Would Be a Redundant Judgment

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http://bit.ly/2XXvk4Z The Mueller investigation was supposed to be a legal process concerned with crimes. Investigators identified no crimes to charge, and so it has, naturally, become something else: no longer a theory about a criminal conspiracy — only an irritable mood.An ordeal that had been conducted...

Police visited AJ Freund’s house 17 times before his brutal death. Why was the boy in his parents’ care?

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http://bit.ly/2vmX5ro Last December, police reports indicated dog feces and urine were scattered throughout 5-year-old Andrew "AJ" Freund's home. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2XJON8...

After Sri Lanka blasts, government targets the niqab veil

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http://bit.ly/2J620VM KATTANKUDY, Sri Lanka (AP) — As Sri Lanka's long civil war ended in this once-contested region along its eastern coast, Muslim women eager to show their piousness began wearing the black niqab veil to hide their faces. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://y...

US stocks edge to records ahead of Fed meeting, big earnings

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http://bit.ly/2INn8AR Major US stock indices edged to records for a second straight session on Monday in a quiet opening to a heavy news week with major earnings, a Federal Reserve meeting and US-China trade talks. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2ZHIjc...

Beats' first truly wireless earbuds to launch May 10

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http://bit.ly/2VppfgC Over the weekend, Apple's Beats headphones division announced that pre-ordering for their fitness-oriented AirPods competitor will open May 3, with the earbuds hitting shelves on May 10. While the Powerbeats Pro are powered by the same Apple H1 chip used in...

Why Rear Passengers May Be Hurt More in Crashes, and What IIHS Wants Carmakers to Do about It

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http://bit.ly/2V5GF63 Rear passengers in frontal collisions can fare worse than those in the front seats, according to a new study. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2WcnOT...

Freeze warning Wednesday for Reno, western Nevada

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RENO, Nev. (AP) - The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning early Wednesday for much of the Sierra's eastern front, including Reno-Sparks and Carson City where overnight lows are expected to dip into the 20s. Fernley, Fallon, Gardnerville, Yerington and Susanville, California are included in the warning that ... from www.washingtontimes.com stories: Travel http://bit.ly/2GL9ha...

Lawmakers reach $50M deal on Visit Florida tourism agency

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Legislative budget negotiators have reached a deal to extend the life of the Visit Florida tourism agency, which had been set to expire in October. The House and Senate agreed Monday to approve $50 million for the agency and move its "sunset" date to June 30, ... from www.washingtontimes.com stories: Travel http://bit.ly/2vr4ZQ...

Wynn, Encore to offer free self-parking starting in May

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LAS VEGAS (AP) - Wynn Las Vegas says it will resume offering free self-parking at its Wynn and Encore resorts on the Las Vegas Strip starting in May. The casino-resort company announced Monday that the new parking policy would take effect Wednesday. Valet parking remains free for overnight hotel guests ... from www.washingtontimes.com stories: Travel http://bit.ly/2Vy5EO...

The Latest: Hawaii lawmaker seeks helicopter restrictions

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HONOLULU (AP) - The Latest on a helicopter crash in Hawaii that killed three people (all times local): 1 p.m. The state representative for the Hawaii suburb where a tour helicopter crashed and killed three people says she wants federal authorities to prohibit tour flights over the state's residential areas ... from www.washingtontimes.com stories: Travel http://bit.ly/2IZBEE...

Several US airlines hit by brief computer-related outage

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At least three major U.S. airlines were briefly affected Monday by an outage at a technology provider that shut down ticketing and check-in online and at airport kiosks. Sabre Corp. tweeted before midday on the East Coast that it was aware of the outage affecting some of its airline customers. ... from www.washingtontimes.com stories: Travel http://bit.ly/2IV3f...

Official: 3 dead in helicopter crash in Honolulu suburb

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HONOLULU (AP) - Fire and helicopter parts rained from the sky Monday in a suburban Honolulu community as a tour helicopter crashed and killed all three people aboard, officials and witnesses said. "All you could see was fire," witness Melissa Solomon said, explaining that she was driving on the street ... from www.washingtontimes.com stories: Travel http://bit.ly/2V5bBD...

Philly museum to loan out artworks under new sharing program

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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - The Philadelphia Museum of Art will be loaning works to eight Pennsylvania museums under a new program designed to broaden public access to art. The museum announced the program Monday in the state Capitol, saying the eight participating museums have selected works they'll be loaned during ... from www.washingtontimes.com stories: Travel http://bit.ly/2Lcore...

Management shake-up at SeaWorld's Orlando parks

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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - There's a management shake-up at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment's Orlando parks. SeaWorld officials said Monday that Mark Pauls is out as president of SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica Orlando parks. The company says in a statement that Discovery Cove president Kyle Miller will serve as interim president ... from www.washingtontimes.com stories: Travel http://bit.ly/2LcooP...

New York to pay $9M settlement for hiker struck by rocks

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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Lawyers for a woman left paralyzed after being struck by falling rocks at a state park say New York officials have agreed to pay $9 million to settle the woman's lawsuit. Attorney George Szary tells the Albany Times Union the accord was reached Monday as a ... from www.washingtontimes.com stories: Travel http://bit.ly/2IV2NJ...

EU extends Myanmar arms embargo, other sanctions for a year

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BRUSSELS (AP) - The European Union is prolonging by a year an embargo on any arms that could be used in security crackdowns in Myanmar as well as sanctions against 14 top military and border officials. EU headquarters said Monday that based on an annual review the restrictive measures will ... from www.washingtontimes.com stories: Travel http://bit.ly/2GR6y0...

Marriott to expand further into home-sharing

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Marriott is pushing more heavily into home-sharing, confident that its combination of luxury properties and loyalty points can lure travelers away from rivals like Airbnb. The world's biggest hotel company will start taking reservations this week for 2,000 homes in 100 markets in the U.S., Europe and Latin America. It ... from www.washingtontimes.com stories: Travel http://bit.ly/2IV2Aq...

'Cape May' novel is full of drink and lust to a fault

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"Cape May" (Celadon Books), by Chip Cheek It is early fall of 1957 when the young newlyweds arrive at Cape May for their honeymoon. This is the offseason, and the New Jersey beach with its aging Victorian homes facing a choppy sea is mostly deserted. But not entirely. The newlyweds ... from www.washingtontimes.com stories: Travel http://bit.ly/2L852L...

Beto O'Rourke unveils climate plan with Yosemite as backdrop

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YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) - Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke on Monday announced his first major policy initiative, a $5 trillion plan to combat climate change that he says will keep the Earth from sliding past the point of no return in less than a generation. The former Texas ... from www.washingtontimes.com stories: Travel http://bit.ly/2IV2qz...

Ban on banana-eating artwork draws ridicule in Poland

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WARSAW, Poland (AP) - A few hundred mostly young people jointly ate bananas outside Warsaw's top national gallery on Monday to protest what they called censorship, after authorities removed artwork there featuring the fruit, saying it was improper. The protest was called by artists and opposition politicians as part of ... from www.washingtontimes.com stories: Travel http://bit.ly/2PJcjQ...

Hawaii airline to test electric hybrid for commercial flight

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KAHULUI, Hawaii (AP) - Hybrid electric planes will be tested by a Hawaii airline hoping to use them for short-haul commercial flights, officials said. Mokulele Airlines and Ampaire, a Los Angeles-based aircraft design firm, plan to test a model hybrid on Mokulele's Maui route between Kahului and Hana airports in ... from www.washingtontimes.com stories: Travel http://bit.ly/2GSd5Z...

Proposed new Arizona highway generates support, opposition

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TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - A proposed highway that would start at the border with Mexico and serve as the southern leg of Arizona's Interstate 11 is being called both an economic benefit and an environmental threat. Federal, state and local agencies have reservations about the environmental impact for mostly undisturbed ... from www.washingtontimes.com stories: Travel http://bit.ly/2GPmQX...

Westchester ends deal with manager of Playland

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RYE, N.Y. (AP) - Westchester County is ending its relationship with a company under contract to manage Rye Playland. County Executive George Latimer announced Sunday the county has notified Standard Amusements that it has elected to terminate its agreement. The New York-based private company had entered into a deal with ... from www.washingtontimes.com stories: Travel http://bit.ly/2J9mM7...

Global migrants' journey stalls in southern Mexico

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TAPACHULA, Mexico (AP) - Thousands fleeing conflict or poverty in Nigeria, Cameroon, Bangladesh, Haiti and Cuba have traveled across oceans, through the jungles and mountains of South America, up through Central America, on a route that - so far - ends here: the steamy, crumbling Mexican city of Tapachula, near ... from www.washingtontimes.com stories: Travel http://bit.ly/2J2VmP...

Former employee writes book about iconic amusement park

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REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) - Back when Chris Lindsley was 16 and working at Rehoboth Beach's Funland amusement park, staff lived rent-free, received six free hot dinners a week and had days to frolic on the beach. Throw in plenty of girls, a summer income and a picturesque locale and ... from www.washingtontimes.com stories: Travel http://bit.ly/2PyMK4...

Ness Wadia gets 2yrs jail in Japan on drug charge

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Ness Wadia, the son of industrialist Nusli Wadia, has been sentenced a two-year jail term in Japan for possession of drugs. He was reportedly caught in New Chitose Airport in the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido with 25 grams of cannabis resin earlier in March this year. from Times of India http://bit.ly/2PBs5...

Sri Lanka bans face veils after attacks by Islamist militants

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https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The measures would help security forces to identify people as a hunt for any remaining attackers and their support network continues across the Indian Ocean island, authorities said.  from Zee News :World http://bit.ly/2GSKc...

Sri Lankan intelligence receives inputs of attacks on Buddhist temples by female bombers

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https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Sri Lankan authorities say that there was one woman among the nine bombers who carried out the country's worst terror attack, killing 253 people and injuring over 500 others.  from Zee News :World http://bit.ly/2L8sa...

Monday, April 29, 2019

Finances 'dire' in Perry County in southern Illinois

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PINCKNEYVILLE, Ill. (AP) - Officials in a southern Illinois county have declared a financial emergency after a consultant described the situation as "dire." Members of the Perry County Board are discussing ways to raise fees to bring in more revenue, from animal control to the clerk's office to the sheriff's ... from www.washingtontimes.com stories: Travel http://bit.ly/2GFlVr...

Alleged saxophone thief hits sour note with police

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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The theft of a saxophone has ended on a sour note for a Virginia man. Authorities say 29-year-old Alex Robert Sheaffer was arrested Friday night and charged with stealing a high-end saxophone during a reception at the Science Museum of Virginia. Sheaffer was being held Saturday ... from www.washingtontimes.com stories: Travel http://bit.ly/2vmYii...

Yellowstone staff will hold meetings in Montana and Wyoming

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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) - Yellowstone National Park staff will be holding community meetings in Montana and Wyoming over the next couple of weeks regarding its efforts to restore native fish species, the threat of aquatic invasive species, and the park's fishing regulations. The National Park Service says meetings ... from www.washingtontimes.com stories: Travel http://bit.ly/2UXhDW...

'For political mileage': Rahul Gandhi asks SC to dismiss Rafale contempt plea

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Rahul Gandhi does not need to be present in court when the three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi and justices Deepak Gupta and Sanjiv Khanna hear the case. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Wets...

'Praying for everyone's safety,' tweets PM Modi on cyclone Fani

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Cyclone Fani, that has been gaining strength in the south-east Bay of Bengal, is likely to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm in the next 24 hours, the weather department said. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2VyBh...

10.27% voter turnout as Mumbai, Hindi heartland states vote in phase 4 of Lok Sabha...

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Voting began at 7 am on Monday for 72 seats across nine states in the fourth phase of 2019 Lok Sabha elections with PM Modi’s appeal for ‘record voting’ and reports of EVM glitches and clashes from several areas. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2UM35...

IPL 2019: No one batting with Hardik made it harder for us, says Mumbai Indian's...

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Mumbai Indians will have a return-leg clash against KKR on May 5 which will be their last clash in the league round. Needing a win to seal a playoff berth, Mumbai Indians next face Sunrisers Hyderabad at home on May 2. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XTu5...

Priyanka Chopra, Anil Ambani among early voters in Mumbai

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Lok Sabha elections 2019: Voters were seen queuing outside polling booths across Mumbai as residents across the state started casting their franchise in the last 17 of Maharashtra’s 48 Lok Sabha seats. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2XUbY...

Centre asks SC to defer Rafale review hearing listed for tomorrow, says needs more...

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The government’s request was mentioned before the bench led by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi. The court hasn’t indicated its mind on the request and asked the Centre to circulate its letter. It will rule on the centre’s request later. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2W81b...

Lok Sabha elections 2019- I will quit politics if Rahul loses in Amethi: Navjot...

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Taking a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party, Sidhu said anyone who remained loyal to it was considered a nationalist and those who left it were dubbed anti-national. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2GTPm...

Elections 2019: Money power still rules the roost

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Criminals were used to influence and create pressure during elections. But now the same task is performed through the use of vast amounts of cash. The hooligans turned into leaders, and the leaders become slaves to money. We did not even realise it until it was too late. from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2ZJ1P...

Katrina on working with Kareena and Deepika

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Katrina Kaif seems to have hit the right chord with her professional life as the diva currently has some big projects in her kitty. With her upcoming film 'Bharat' which is all set to release on Eid this year, Kat seems to be leaving no stone unturned as she has already started promoting the film along...

Tahira shares emotional post about self-love

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Ayushmann Khurrana’s wife Tahira Kashyap is a source of inspiration and positivity for her fans as she keeps on posting some really motivational messages for her fans from time to time. from Latest Entertainment News, Movies News, Celebrity News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India http...

Akshay dons the same tie as Robert Downey Jr

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Akshay Kumar is currently busy with his professional life as the versatile star has got ample of projects lined up one after another. Even though the actor manages his personal life and even makes sure that he interacts with his fans. from Latest Entertainment News, Movies News, Celebrity News, Breaking...

Can a woman beat Trump? Some Democrats wonder if it's worth the risk

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Voters across multiple states said that they recognize the "electability" question is often unfairly aimed at women running for office — but stressed what they said was a need to be realistic. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2PBOZ...

Former U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar, foreign policy expert, dies

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Lugar served for decades on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, twice as chairman, where he helped steer arms reduction pacts for several presidential administrations and supported an expansion of NATO. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2vtkY...

Can a woman beat Trump? Some Democrats wonder if it's worth the risk

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Voters across multiple states said that they recognize the "electability" question is often unfairly aimed at women running for office — but stressed what they said was a need to be realistic. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2PBOZ...

Sri Lanka Dispatch: Sri Lanka Attacks: Hometown of Accused Mastermind Was Fertile Ground for Extremism

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https://ift.tt/wEcZxH influences of Wahhabism, a hard-line strain of Islam, transformed the hometown of the suspected ringleader in the Easter Bombings. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2UH0X...

How an Abuse Victim’s Nerve and a Hidden iPhone Led to the Arrest of a Sundance Founder

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https://ift.tt/sMhtXj Escobar wanted answers from the man who he said groped him in 1993. He got them, and recorded the conversation. It spurred a new child to come forward. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2L9PX...

Seattle Eyes Its Crane-Filled Skyline After a Deadly Accident

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https://ift.tt/wEcZxH tech boom fueling the city’s prosperity has also filled it with building sites. Residents welcome the growth but are wary of its hazards after a crane collapse left four dead. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2GP0U...

Your Turn: Does Norway Have the Answer to Excess in Youth Sports?

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https://ift.tt/2gokDD4 children play organized sports in Norway, but enjoyment is prized more than winning. And the manic drive for scholarships is alien. Are there lessons for the United States? from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2XLB9...

Horseman Rides Into Crowd of Anti-Coal Protesters in Australia, Injuring Woman

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https://ift.tt/wEcZxH woman was left unconscious Sunday at a protest held by environmentalists in a town near a proposed coal mine that could be one of the largest in the world. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2XUMB...

How an Abuse Victim’s Nerve and a Hidden iPhone Led to the Arrest of a Sundance Founder

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https://ift.tt/sMhtXj Escobar wanted answers from the man who he said groped him in 1993. He got them, and recorded the conversation. It spurred a new child to come forward. from NYT > Most Viewed https://nyti.ms/2L9PX...

Sunday, April 28, 2019

Tua Tagovailoa, Trevor Lawrence lead college QBs set to dominate the next two NFL drafts

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After a weak year for QBs, look for the position to reassert itself in the next two NFL drafts, with Tua Tagovailoa and Trevor Lawrence leading way.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2UKv7...
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