latest all news: March 2019

Sunday, 31 March 2019

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What’s on TV Sunday: ‘Veep’ and ‘10 Things I Hate About You’

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On ‘S.N.L.,’ Mueller, Barr and Trump Interpret the Final Report Very Differently

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Quotation of the Day: Britons United by Lost Hope, if Nothing Else

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No. 3 Texas Tech Upsets No. 1 Gonzaga for First Trip to Final Four

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Trump Administration Awards $1.7 Mil Family Planning Grant to Pro-Life Clinics, Cuts Funding to Four Abortion Clinics

On Friday, the Trump administration announced it was awarding a $1.7 million family planning grant to a chain of California crisis pregnancy centers that oppose abortion and don't offer contraceptives, while at the same time cutting government funding to some Planned Parenthood clinics.

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How To Pay Your Taxes: Pay Taxes With Cash, Credit Cards, Installments, and More

Let's assume that you drew the short straw on the 2018 tax cuts, and you owe Uncle Sam this year. Here's how you can pay your tax bill.

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New on SI: Johnny Manziel Suffers Head Injury, Leaves AAF Game vs. Apollos

Manziel was hit in the head by a defender's knee while trying to make a tackle on an interception return.

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Mueller’s investigative report will be released to Congress by ‘mid-April, if not sooner,’ AG Barr says in letter

03/29/19 12:21 PM

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Linda McMahon to step down as head of SBA, source tells Fox News

03/29/19 10:05 AM

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Trump tells supporters at Michigan rally after Mueller probe: 'The collusion delusion is over'

03/28/19 4:34 PM

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Adam Schiff urged to step down by GOP members on House Intelligence Committee

03/28/19 6:35 AM

Lyft, Uber, Pinterest: Are internet unicorns really worth billions?

Lyft is the first tech company to float this year but the $24bn business is yet to make profit.

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Big university gender pay gap revealed

Most British universities pay their average male employee more than their average female employee.

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Gambling industry warned over fixed-odds stake cut

Firms are warned to be responsible as the maximum bet on fixed-odds betting terminals is cut to £2.

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Compensation unlikely for London Capital & Finance investors

Rules suggest investments did not qualify for compensation as "personal advice was not involved".

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Why is Turkey fighting the markets?

Financial markets in Turkey have been volatile as elections loom - and the president blames the West.

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Business ‘devastated’ by Brexit vote

Industry bodies say the Brexit uncertainty puts the UK's reputation, jobs and livelihoods at stake.

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Lyft shares close 9% higher in market debut

The ride-hailing company's shares made strong gains in the much-anticipated flotation.

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Debenhams secures £200m lifeline with lenders

The chain completes a £200m deal to stay afloat, and leaves the door open for a bid from Sports Direct.

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Tui travel firm warns Boeing grounding to hit earnings

Travel firm says the grounding of Boeing 737 Max planes could cost it up to €300m (£258m) this year.

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First house price fall in England since 2012

But the Nationwide says house price rises in the other nations mean the UK average is still growing.

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Boeing Ethiopia crash probe 'finds anti-stall device activated'

A flight-control feature activated before the Ethiopian Airlines plane crashed, a report says.

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George Clooney calls for hotel boycott over Brunei LGBT laws

The actor urges a boycott after the country said homosexuality would soon be punishable by death.

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MPs call for inquiry into alleged forgery of signatures

MPs are pressing for an investigation into allegations that signatures on bank court documents were forged.

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Huawei sales top $100bn despite US-led pressure

The result comes against a backdrop of heightened scrutiny of the Chinese telecoms firm by the West.

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Airlines face lawsuits over 'toxic' cabin air

Pilots and cabin crew are taking legal action saying they are exposed to "toxic" air during flights.

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Sackler billions targeted in New York fraud lawsuit

The wealthy dynasty is facing new charges it fraudulently transferred money from opioid-maker Purdue.

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Lyft valued at $24bn ahead of share market debut

The taxi-hailing firm has priced its shares at the top of the expected range amid strong investor demand.

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Life after a devastating mining disaster

Brazil's Brumadinho dam disaster is having consequences in towns which are near similar dams.

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Ukraine election: Comedian is front-runner ahead of first round

Petro Poroshenko is seeking re-election but the surprise front-runner is comic Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

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North Korea says Madrid embassy raid was 'grave terror attack'

Pyongyang calls for an investigation and says it is watching rumours that the FBI played a role.

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Mark Zuckerberg asks governments to help control internet content

Mark Zuckerberg writes an open letter calling for new laws to monitor internet content.

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Saudi Arabia 'hacked Amazon boss's phone', says investigator

An investigator working for Jeff Bezos says Saudi Arabia accessed data on the Amazon boss's phone.

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Rolling Stones postpone North America tour over Mick Jagger illness

Mick Jagger's doctors have advised him not to travel.

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Zuzana Caputova becomes Slovakia's first female president

Zuzana Caputova, an anti-graft activist and political newcomer, beats the ruling party candidate.

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Gaza protests: Thousands mark 'Great Return' anniversary

Three die in clashes on the border with Israel, as Palestinians mark the "Great March of Return".

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Ethiopian pilot: 'Pitch up, pitch up!'

Details are emerging of the final moments of the flight, which crashed six minutes after take-off.

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Migrant ship hijacking: Three teenagers charged in Malta

The men have been accused of terrorist activity after seizing a tanker and sailing it to Malta.

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Afghan VP survives second assassination attempt

The Taliban say they tried to kill Gen Abdul Rashid Dostum, in an ambush in which a bodyguard died.

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Brazil judge overturns ban on Bolsonaro's coup celebration

A judge says marking the 1964 coup does not amount to rewriting history or hiding the truth.

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Pope calls on Moroccans to fight fanaticism

The pontiff is visiting Morocco, which has a small Catholic community, to promote inter-faith dialogue.

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Malawi's antibiotics crisis: Why the drugs don't work for some

In Malawi, doctors say resistance to antibiotics is making their work increasingly difficult.

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Earth Hour: Switching off lights to highlight climate change

Some of the world's most famous landmarks are plunged into darkness to draw attention to climate change.

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US-Mexico border: Migrants held as Trump threatens closure

Migrants are forced to sleep outside as US officials struggle with a surge in asylum-seekers.

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Ukraine's presidential elections: Five things to know

A look at some of the odder facts about Sunday's presidential elections in Ukraine.

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New audio increases pressure on Trudeau in SNC-Lavalin affair

Former Canadian Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould releases a recording to bolster her version of events.

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Thai baby elephants cheered as they escape mud pit

Six baby elephants who were stuck in steep muddy pit for two days are rescued by Thai park rangers.

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Muses no more: Ballet's newest choreographers

After centuries of taking orders now women are the ones calling the shots in ballet.

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Vietnam students invent air cleaning bicycle

High school students in Vietnam create a bike device that cleans the air for the cyclist.

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Mexico pioneers recycled seaweed shoes

A Mexican inventor is making recyclable shoes from plastic bottles and seaweed.

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Tornado chasers face storm as lawsuit hits close to home

A lawsuit claims reckless behaviour by storm chasers before a fatal crash. Is there a wider problem?

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US school shootings: Have drills gone too far?

One school apparently shot teachers "execution style" with pellets as part of a rehearsal for the real thing.

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How Village People's cop Victor Willis aims to 'reboot' the group

Victor Willis, the pop group's former singer and songwriter, has overcome legal battles and rehab.

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Is there an Austrian link to New Zealand mosque attacks?

The main suspect in the mosque massacre was familiar with Austria's far-right scene.

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The Bollywood factor in India's election

A film about Prime Minister Modi is facing criticism for mythologising him ahead of a national vote.

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Life after a devastating mining disaster

Brazil's Brumadinho dam disaster is having consequences in towns which are near similar dams.

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New top story on Hacker News: The connection between gender, gentrification, and household size

The connection between gender, gentrification, and household size
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New top story on Hacker News: Bezos Investigation Says the Saudis Obtained His Private Data

Bezos Investigation Says the Saudis Obtained His Private Data
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New top story on Hacker News: Timestamps and Time Zones in PostgreSQL

Timestamps and Time Zones in PostgreSQL
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New top story on Hacker News: One man turns annoying cold calls into cash

One man turns annoying cold calls into cash
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New top story on Hacker News: What companies does Google own?

What companies does Google own?
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New top story on Hacker News: Sony to slash smartphone workforce

Sony to slash smartphone workforce
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New top story on Hacker News: The key to building an idea seems to be blind faith

The key to building an idea seems to be blind faith
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New top story on Hacker News: Shadama: A Particle Simulation Programming Environment

Shadama: A Particle Simulation Programming Environment
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New top story on Hacker News: A barber shop on wheels that you book via an app

A barber shop on wheels that you book via an app
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New top story on Hacker News: How London thieves exploit organisational silos

How London thieves exploit organisational silos
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New top story on Hacker News: RaptorQ and performance optimization in Rust

RaptorQ and performance optimization in Rust
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New top story on Hacker News: Making Chip Packaging Simpler

Making Chip Packaging Simpler
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New top story on Hacker News: Burnout caused by chronic stress is widespread

Burnout caused by chronic stress is widespread
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New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Grassland – Real-Life SimCity

Show HN: Grassland – Real-Life SimCity
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New top story on Hacker News: Researchers Find Google Play Store Apps Were Government Malware

Researchers Find Google Play Store Apps Were Government Malware
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New top story on Hacker News: The Programming Language Conundrum

The Programming Language Conundrum
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New top story on Hacker News: Statistically Controlling for Confounding Constructs Is Harder Than We Think

Statistically Controlling for Confounding Constructs Is Harder Than We Think
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New top story on Hacker News: Laptops to Stay in Bags as TSA Brings New Technology to Airports

Laptops to Stay in Bags as TSA Brings New Technology to Airports
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New top story on Hacker News: Paul Vixie thinks more people should be running their own DNS servers

Paul Vixie thinks more people should be running their own DNS servers
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New top story on Hacker News: Cryptography of SSH (2006)

Cryptography of SSH (2006)
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New top story on Hacker News: Lazarus Lake, the Man Behind the Barkley Marathons

Lazarus Lake, the Man Behind the Barkley Marathons
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New top story on Hacker News: Addition Font

Addition Font
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New top story on Hacker News: Creating a Starcraft AI – Part 22: Caveat Implementor

Creating a Starcraft AI – Part 22: Caveat Implementor
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New top story on Hacker News: How Mosquitoes Sniff Out Human Sweat To Find Us

How Mosquitoes Sniff Out Human Sweat To Find Us
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New top story on Hacker News: Radicle Architecture

Radicle Architecture
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Trump Administration Awards $1.7 Mil Family Planning Grant to Pro-Life Clinics, Cuts Funding to Four Abortion Clinics

How To Pay Your Taxes: Pay Taxes With Cash, Credit Cards, Installments, and More

Let's assume that you drew the short straw on the 2018 tax cuts, and you owe Uncle Sam this year. Here's how you can pay your tax bill.

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Saturday, 30 March 2019

Brexit: Rolled-over UK free trade deals 'are incomplete'

Deals agreed by the UK government do not guarantee trade will continue in a no-deal Brexit, say experts.

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Meet the man glamming up supercars for the stars

Yianni Charalambous transforms cars for the rich and famous people searching for that extra shine.

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Brexit has 'left our lifestyle in limbo'

Recently retired Pat and John say their motor home travel plans are on hold because of Brexit.

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Can Mike Ashley save debt-laden Debenhams?

Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley is considering a £61m bid for Debenhams, but can he can save it?

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Lyft arrives at the US stock exchange

Lyft is the first ride-sharing company to go public but Uber is expected to follow soon.

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How the ring pull became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the ring pull became a million dollar idea

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Artificial intelligence used in kitchen bin

Can technology help to cut the vast amounts of food that never gets eaten?

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FBI and Justice Department to review Jussie Smollett's case, Trump says

03/28/19 4:03 AM

UK fashion brands battle for China's growing market

UK fashion designers are chasing business in Shanghai - one of Asia's biggest fashion weeks.

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Should Google, Amazon and Facebook fear this woman?

Some think the US tech giants are far too powerful. What would be the best way to curb their power?

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Mobile barbering: 'It's like Uber, but for haircuts'

A start-up in London thinks it can shake up the barbering industry by persuading people to get their hair cut in a van.

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'I had my misgivings about going abroad for surgery'

Studies show that a growing number of people are going overseas for medical treatment.

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New on SI: Draft News and Notes: Clemson DT Albert Huggins, from Backup to Forefront

Call him “backup” or "co-starter,” the Tigers’ former four-star recruit looks to stake his spot in the 2019 draft.

New on SI: Former Lions, Packers Guard T.J. Lang Announces Retirement

Lang played in the NFL for ten seasons with the Packers and the Lions.

New on SI: The Hidden Officiating Crisis: How the NFL’s Problems Trickle Down to Youth Sports

Mistakes and minute scrutiny on the big stage only embolden sideline critics at the lower levels. It's driving refs away from youth sports.

New on SI: Titans Owner Gives Texans a 'Hard No' on Wearing Houston Oilers Throwback Jerseys

J.J. Watt and DeAndre Hopkins previously expressed interest in wearing the Oilers throwback jerseys.

New on SI: Analyzing Robert Kraft’s Legal Team’s Motion to Suppress Video Evidence in Prostitution Case

Robert Kraft’s legal team is now arguing that police illegally recorded inside the Florida day spa where the Patriots’ owner was caught engaging in sexual acts, and that the video should be excluded from the case. Where could the case go from here?

‘We’re in the Last Hour’: Democracy Itself Is on Trial in Brexit, Britons Say

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‘In Afghanistan, We Laugh Differently’

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On Politics: The Biggest Stories of the Week

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N.C.A.A. Women’s Tournament: UConn Overcomes Fourth-Quarter Deficit

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Patients ‘Hit the Call Bell and Nobody Comes.’ Hospital Nurses Demand ‘Safe Staffing’ Levels.

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In Lisbon, a Carpet of Stone Beneath Their Feet

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Isn’t Goa Style a Bikini? Not According to a New Museum

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Adorning the Stars of La Scala

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From Cattle Fodder to High-End Watches

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The Week in Arts: Martha Graham, ‘Ink’ and Let’s Eat Grandma

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What’s on TV Saturday: ‘S.N.L.’ and ‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’

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The Dangerous Flaws in Boeing’s Automated System

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Esto es Estados Unidos: ¿Usted es ciudadano de este país?

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White House Blames Fed for Slowing Economic Growth

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David Boren, Former University of Oklahoma President, Faces Sexual Misconduct Allegations

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Rangers Rally to Deal Blues Setback in Playoff Race

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North Carolina Is Ousted by Fifth-Seeded Auburn; Kentucky Survives Against Houston

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Duke Is Pushed to the Limit by Virginia Tech

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What to Do When You’re Bored With Your Routines

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Workplace Kudos

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Tech Tent: Apple, Lyft and feel-good tech

Lyft shares, Apple TV+, and those times when tech gets it right.

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Russia police probe 'dark net' murder case

Investigators are looking into claims that a killing was arranged and paid for via covert net forums.

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Facebook begins new EU political ads rules

The new rules, are part of attempts by the social network to clamp down on election abuse.

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NSA contractor pleads guilty to data theft

The former programmer could get a jail sentence of nine years for stealing terabytes of sensitive data.

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Facebook challenges Belgian tracking ban

The company faces a fine of 250,000 euros per day for not complying with a request to delete personal data.

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'Unborn Babies Can Feel': SD Governor Joins Fight for Life With 5 Pro-Life Measures

South Dakota's Republican Gov. Kristi Noem has signed several pro-life bills into law, taking action like several other states that are working to increase protections for unborn children.

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This is What Concerns Faith Leaders The Most in America Today

The Barna Group has just released the largest study ever on religious freedom in America.It took four years to complete and the results are astonishing.

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'We've Entered the Danger Zone': New Violent Threats after Mueller as Unhinged Individuals Seek Revenge

Violent threats are escalating from both sides of the political aisle in recent years. Deranged individuals have threatened President Trump's supporters and his opponents, and the problem doesn't appear to be getting any better. Now, a former Trump campaign adviser, Michael Caputo, is opening up about his traumatic and ongoing ordeal.

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Dueling Tanks: How These WWII Foes Became Fast Friends & Finally Found Peace

Spearhead debuted at #4 on the New York Times bestseller list. That’s likely because it’s filled with emotion, romance, horrifying loss, heartbreak & duels of such suspense & action, they beat most other fights in fiction bestsellers. It focuses on several Allies ramrodding their tanks through Europe.

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'Religious Liberty Under Assault': Conservatives Push Investigation of San Antonio's Discrimination Against Chick-fil-A

Religious liberty watchdog First Liberty Institute and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are calling for a federal investigation into discrimination against Chick-fil-A. They're asking US Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao to investigate San Antonio City Council's decision to deny the restaurant chain the chance to open a store in the city's airport as a result of the company's conservative views, specifically their owners' opposition on same-sex marriage.

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NPR News: Man In France, Accused Of Sheltering ISIS Terrorists, Sentenced To 4 Years In Prison

Man In France, Accused Of Sheltering ISIS Terrorists, Sentenced To 4 Years In Prison
Jawad Bendaoud denied knowing that the two men seeking refuge in Paris were involved in a devastating attack on the city, which killed 130 people and injured hundreds more in 2015.

NPR News: Former Nevada Candidate Accuses Biden Of Unwanted Touching, Which He Doesn't 'Recall'

Former Nevada Candidate Accuses Biden Of Unwanted Touching, Which He Doesn't 'Recall'
Lucy Flores wrote that the 2014 encounter "wasn't violent or sexual, it was demeaning and disrespectful." Biden's office says that he and staff who were present do not "recall what she describes."

NPR News: Pope Issues New Edict Requiring Vatican Officials To Report Sex Abuse Allegations

Pope Issues New Edict Requiring Vatican Officials To Report Sex Abuse Allegations
Applicable only to Vatican personnel and diplomats around the world, it is the first unified policy for the protection of children and vulnerable adults. But critics say it doesn't go far enough.

NPR News: Linda McMahon To Quit Small Business Administration, Join Pro-Trump SuperPAC

Linda McMahon To Quit Small Business Administration, Join Pro-Trump SuperPAC
McMahon is stepping down as head of the agency after more than two years in President Trump's Cabinet. McMahon had been known as a professional wrestling promoter.

NPR News: Congress To Get Redacted Mueller Report By Mid-April, Attorney General Says

Congress To Get Redacted Mueller Report By Mid-April, Attorney General Says
Democrats had asked for a copy of the full report by next week, but William Barr says it will take a bit longer. Barr also said he would testify before congressional committees in early May.

NPR News: Utah Repeals 1973 Law That Criminalized Sex Outside Of Marriage

Utah Repeals 1973 Law That Criminalized Sex Outside Of Marriage
The "fornication law" had designated sex between unmarried people a class B misdemeanor, carrying a penalty of up to six months in jail or a maximum fine of $1,000.

NPR News: Emergency Exits Were Locked In Building Where 25 People Died From Fire, Officials Say

Emergency Exits Were Locked In Building Where 25 People Died From Fire, Officials Say
"This wasn't an accident; it's murder," Public Works and Housing Minister SM Rezaul Karim told reporters, blaming negligence for Thursday's deadly fire.

NPR News: 'Time To Act': Venezuelans Who Fled To Colombia Are Eager To Oust Maduro

'Time To Act': Venezuelans Who Fled To Colombia Are Eager To Oust Maduro
Tensions are building at Colombia's border with Venezuela, where former Venezuelan forces and migrants are taking refuge. Many are eager for a revolution back home.

NPR News: Why Harvard, Yale And Stanford May Not Be The 'Best' Colleges

Why Harvard, Yale And Stanford May Not Be The 'Best' Colleges
A school should be defined by its commitment to great teaching and social equity, says the outgoing president of LaGuardia Community College.

NPR News: Director Agnès Varda, A Giant Of French Cinema, Dies At 90

Director Agnès Varda, A Giant Of French Cinema, Dies At 90
French film director Agnès Varda was a pioneer during the new-wave arts revolution of the 1950s and '60s. She kept making important films for the next five decades.

NPR News: Are We Ready For An Implant That Can Change Our Moods?

Are We Ready For An Implant That Can Change Our Moods?
Deep brain stimulation offers relief from some neurological problems and is being tested for mood disorders. But the treatment — an implant in the brain — raises ethical questions.

NPR News: As 'Gully Boy' Inches Indian Hip-Hop Into The Mainstream, Its Underground Soldiers On

As 'Gully Boy' Inches Indian Hip-Hop Into The Mainstream, Its Underground Soldiers On
A new Bollywood hit may have been based on their lives, but the rappers and producers of India's hip-hop underground saw no money, and little exposure, from it. And they don't seem to care.

NPR News: He Was Imprisoned And Losing His Mind. 'Anna Karenina' Saved Him

He Was Imprisoned And Losing His Mind. 'Anna Karenina' Saved Him
A man is trapped in prison for a made-up crime. He's overwhelmed by hopelessness and anger. That is until he hears a knock on the wall ... and words from another time and place.

NPR News: Nominee For No. 3 At Justice Department Withdraws After Backlash From GOP Senators

Nominee For No. 3 At Justice Department Withdraws After Backlash From GOP Senators
Attorney General William Barr got into a "shouting match" with Utah Sen. Mike Lee over Jessie Liu's bid for associate attorney general, sources told NPR. Liu is the U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C.