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Wednesday, 31 July 2019
Why Lululemon Chief Calvin McDonald Wants to Be an Ironman
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US accuses Chinese billionaire of evading $1.8bn in tariffs
Liu Zhongtian is alleged to have been part of a complex scheme to smuggle aluminium into the US.
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North Korean soldier defects after crossing DMZ, says South
The man was spotted overnight crossing the heavily guarded border zone and is in military custody.
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NPR News: Leave A Pet In A Hot Car In New York, Expect A Broken Window
Leave A Pet In A Hot Car In New York, Expect A Broken Window
Firefighters and emergency medical teams in New York state will not have to wait for the police to arrive to remove a pet from a dangerously hot or cold car. They can break into a car themselves.
Firefighters and emergency medical teams in New York state will not have to wait for the police to arrive to remove a pet from a dangerously hot or cold car. They can break into a car themselves.
NPR News: Hamza Bin Laden, Son Of Osama Bin Laden, Is Reported Dead
Hamza Bin Laden, Son Of Osama Bin Laden, Is Reported Dead
Several media organizations quote anonymous U.S. officials as saying they believe the purported heir to the leader of al-Qaida died but they don't offer details about how or when.
Several media organizations quote anonymous U.S. officials as saying they believe the purported heir to the leader of al-Qaida died but they don't offer details about how or when.
Kelly Craft: Congress confirms UN ambassador pick
Congress approved President Donald Trump's nominee for UN ambassador by 56 votes to 34.
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Fears stoke backlash against Venezuelans in Peru
Why some Peruvians fear that the recent influx of Venezuelans migrants poses a risk to their jobs.
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VG Siddhartha: The man who brought coffee culture to India
The death of coffee chain owner VG Siddhartha has sent shockwaves through India's business community.
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US-China trade war: 'We're all paying for this'
The US-China trade war is costing jobs and pushing up prices, say firms on both sides of the Pacific.
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What are the US's intentions in Africa?
Can the US compete with China's huge investments in the continent?
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NPR News: U.S. Military Jet Crashes In Death Valley National Park, Injuring 7 On The Ground
U.S. Military Jet Crashes In Death Valley National Park, Injuring 7 On The Ground
The crash occurred near a viewing area where park visitors watch pilots fly through a chasm known as "Star Wars Canyon."
The crash occurred near a viewing area where park visitors watch pilots fly through a chasm known as "Star Wars Canyon."
Taking Nasa's space buggies for a spin
BBC Click's Spencer Kelly takes a ride in some in some of Nasa's latest vehicles.
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Tuesday, 30 July 2019
NPR News: 'Impossible Promises' Vs. 'Small Ideas.' Moderates And Progressives Clash At Debate
'Impossible Promises' Vs. 'Small Ideas.' Moderates And Progressives Clash At Debate
Moderates took aim at the liberal policies of Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren on health care and taxes at the Democratic debate, arguing that their stances could ensure a second term for Trump.
Moderates took aim at the liberal policies of Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren on health care and taxes at the Democratic debate, arguing that their stances could ensure a second term for Trump.
After Loss to Arizona, Yankees Have Dropped Six of Nine Games
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Brexit and Boris Johnson Send the British Pound on a Slide
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NPR News: The Democratic Debate Over Medicare For All And Middle Class Taxes, Explained
The Democratic Debate Over Medicare For All And Middle Class Taxes, Explained
On the debate stage in Detroit, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders were at the center of a heated fight over Medicare for All. But the question here is about costs, not just taxes.
On the debate stage in Detroit, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders were at the center of a heated fight over Medicare for All. But the question here is about costs, not just taxes.
VG Siddhartha: Body found in search for Cafe Coffee Day tycoon
VG Siddhartha, founder and owner of popular Indian chain Cafe Coffee Day, had gone missing on Monday.
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Samsung profits tumble as it warns of 'challenges' ahead
It comes as a trade row between Seoul and Tokyo creates fresh uncertainty for the electronics giant.
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Samsung profits tumble as it warns of 'challenges' ahead
It comes as a trade row between Seoul and Tokyo creates fresh uncertainty for the electronics giant.
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VG Siddhartha: Body found in search for Cafe Coffee Day tycoon
VG Siddhartha, founder and owner of popular Indian chain Cafe Coffee Day, had gone missing on Monday.
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NPR News: North Carolina GOP Operative Faces New Felony Charges That Allege Ballot Fraud
North Carolina GOP Operative Faces New Felony Charges That Allege Ballot Fraud
Leslie McCrae Dowless is accused of leading a scheme to illegally collect, sign and mail in absentee ballots. An investigation into allegations of fraud overturned a 2018 congressional race.
Leslie McCrae Dowless is accused of leading a scheme to illegally collect, sign and mail in absentee ballots. An investigation into allegations of fraud overturned a 2018 congressional race.
Ten Democrats line up in second presidential TV debate
The party's most progressive candidates, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, take centre stage.
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Monday, 29 July 2019
NPR News: Barr Changes Asylum Rules, Limits Family Endangerment Claims
Barr Changes Asylum Rules, Limits Family Endangerment Claims
Attorney General Barr says Congress never intended for asylum seekers to include family members as part of a "particular social group" eligible for protection.
Attorney General Barr says Congress never intended for asylum seekers to include family members as part of a "particular social group" eligible for protection.
Pakistan military plane crashes in residential area killing 15
The small plane crashed in a residential area near the city of Rawalpindi, engulfing houses in flames.
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Boko Haram: A decade of terror explained
How the death of one man 10 years ago sparked an unending campaign of terror in Nigeria and beyond.
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Who is ASAP Rocky and why is he on Trump's radar?
The president asked Sweden's PM to free the rapper, who is now due to go on trial in the country.
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Capital One data breach: Arrest after details of 100m US individuals stolen
The hacker gained access to individuals' date of birth, addresses and phone numbers.
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Capital One data breach: Arrest after details of 100m US individuals stolen
The hacker gained access to individuals' date of birth, addresses and phone numbers.
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'I've spent 22 years searching for silver in a ghost town'
Robert Louis Vesmarais is the sole inhabitant of Cerro Gordo, where he's been searching for silver.
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US election 2020: Do front-runners win their party's nomination?
Joe Biden is leading the polls challenge to President Trump, but will that be the same in November 2020?
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Is routine genetic profiling coming closer?
Genome sequencing projects around the world are revealing promising new health insights.
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Doctors' crowdfunded hospital brings hope in Syria
After a children's hospital in Aleppo was bombed, donations from around the world funded a new one.
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Sunday, 28 July 2019
John Ratcliffe, Nominee for Intelligence Chief, Is Seen as Staunch Trump Ally
By JACEY FORTIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Mm3XPq
Mets, Riding High Off Sweep, Trade for Marcus Stroman
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The U.S. and Guatemala Reached an Asylum Deal: Here’s What It Means
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Nigeria Militants Attack Mourners, Killing at Least 65, Officials Say
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Baltimore to Trump: Knocking Our City Is Our Job, Not Yours
By NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2K1neUJ
Bernie Sanders Goes the Extra Mile to Make His Point About Drug Prices
By SYDNEY EMBER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2KaGpdw
Quotation of the Day: House Democrats Head Into Their August Recess With a Mixed Record
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Trump Is Different Than George Wallace. He’s Worse.
By KEVIN M. KRUSE from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2GzcGtE
Jay Inslee: Climate Change Is a Winning Campaign Issue — and President Trump Knows It
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The Golden Girls Would Violate Zoning Laws
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Saturday, 27 July 2019
Russi Taylor: Minnie Mouse voice actress dies aged 75
Russi Taylor, who played Minnie Mouse for three decades, has died aged 75, Disney has announced.
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Quotation of the Day: Clashes and Tear Gas as Hong Kong Police Confront Protesters
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Miners Kill Indigenous Leader in Brazil During Invasion of Protected Land
By ERNESTO LONDOÑO from NYT World https://ift.tt/2SKGLvy
The Yankees and Their Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Week
By JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2ZfC6Uz
Fifth N.Y.P.D. Officer Since June Dies by Suicide, Police Say
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Fortnite: UK player places second in e-sports World Cup
Jaden Ashman from Essex will split $2.25m (£1,8m) with his Dutch team mate Dave Jong.
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Coco Gauff Draws a Crowd Even Without Wimbledon’s Pageantry
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U.S.A. Basketball Will Pay Some Women’s Players Ahead of Olympics
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French cyclists hit again by curse of Tour de France
Two Frenchmen were in contention to win the biggest race in cycling - but it was not to be.
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Friday, 26 July 2019
Zack Wheeler Is Sharp for the Mets as He Returns From Injury
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Mookie Betts’s 3 Homers Lead Another Red Sox Demolition of the Yankees
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Hong Kong Protests: Site of Mob Attack Is Demonstrators’ Next Stop
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Philippines earthquakes kill at least six
Two earthquakes struck the northern province of Batanes injuring dozens.
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Nightclub collapse kills two in South Korea
Among the injured are athletes attending the world aquatic championships in Gwangju.
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No-deal Brexit 'threatens' UK science industry, says Wellcome Trust
Wellcome Trust chair warns Boris Johnson that Britain will lose out if it "amputates" the EU.
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Direct debit fraud: 'My mother lost £14,000'
A charity warns that the elderly and vulnerable are most at risk of becoming victims of direct debit fraud.
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NPR News: Supreme Court Lets Trump Border Wall Move Forward, But Legal Fight Still Looms
Supreme Court Lets Trump Border Wall Move Forward, But Legal Fight Still Looms
A lower court had initially frozen the $2.5 billion in defense funds Trump had sought to use amid his emergency declaration earlier this year. Now liberal groups are seeking an expedited hearing.
A lower court had initially frozen the $2.5 billion in defense funds Trump had sought to use amid his emergency declaration earlier this year. Now liberal groups are seeking an expedited hearing.
Thursday, 25 July 2019
British Airways to resume Cairo flights after security review
The airline suspended flights to the Egyptian capital last week as a "security precaution".
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NPR News: California Signs Deal With Automakers To Produce Fuel-Efficient Cars
California Signs Deal With Automakers To Produce Fuel-Efficient Cars
The agreement is different from plans expected to be announced by the Trump administration that would weaken national emissions standards.
The agreement is different from plans expected to be announced by the Trump administration that would weaken national emissions standards.
Fox News Breaking News Alert
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Trump says Dems 'created this phony crime' with obstruction claims, in 'Hannity' interview
07/25/19 6:31 PM
Trump says Dems 'created this phony crime' with obstruction claims, in 'Hannity' interview
07/25/19 6:31 PM
Forced penetration: If a woman forces a man to have sex, is that rape?
When a man has sex with a woman without consent, that's rape. Should it be rape when a woman coerces a man into sex?
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Iran tanker seizure: Why is the Strait of Hormuz so important?
What is the Strait of Hormuz and why does it matter?
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Netflix Cambridge Analytica film: Social media is 'like a crime scene'
The makers of Netflix's The Great Hack say data is now the world's most valuable asset.
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Boris Johnson: Should Africa shrug, smile or scowl?
The age of empire is long gone, and the UK has to compete with other powers for influence in Africa.
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PROGRAMMING ALERT: President Trump exclusively on 'Hannity,' 9 pm ET
07/25/19 5:35 PM
PROGRAMMING ALERT: President Trump exclusively on 'Hannity,' 9 pm ET
07/25/19 5:35 PM
Kargil: The forgotten victims of the world's highest war
Thousands had to flee when a covert Pakistani military operation in Kashmir backfired 20 years ago.
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Trump straws: How the US president is using straws to beat liberals with
Why Trump is selling plastic straws at $15 a pack - and using them as a stick to beat liberals with.
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Why NZ cleared a Chinese man for touching a boy's penis
A judge accepted the Chinese man had made a "cultural mistake", but is this really a thing in China?
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Fortnite World Cup: Players battle for biggest total prize pool
The top four Fortnite players will soon become millionaires while others take home $50,000 or more.
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The quiet scheme saving thousands from ransomware
No More Ransom says it has helped 200,000 people recover from ransomware attacks.
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Wednesday, 24 July 2019
North Korea fires 'short-range missiles' into sea, S Korea says
It comes after anger from the North over planned military exercises between South Korea and the US.
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The puzzling 'mass migration' of Ugandans to India
The number of Ugandans living in India has risen sharply, according to census data. But is that accurate?
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Why is India sending humanoid robots into space?
India will fly robots to understand what weightlessness and radiation do to the human body in space.
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What's so important about a ship's flag?
Most ships sail under a flag that differs from that of their owner.
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Trump uses veto to unblock $8bn weapons sale to Saudi Arabia
The US president overrides bipartisan resolutions in the Republican-led Senate that barred the deal.
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Hawaii telescope: Desecrating sacred land or finding new frontiers?
Plans for a powerful new telescope on a sacred site in Hawaii have created rifts among islanders.
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NPR News: Actor Rutger Hauer Dies At 75, Played Complex Android In 'Blade Runner'
Actor Rutger Hauer Dies At 75, Played Complex Android In 'Blade Runner'
He was best known for his portrayal of Roy Batty, who is hunted down by a cop played by Harrison Ford, and expires with a sad soliloquy ending "Tears in the rain. Time to die."
He was best known for his portrayal of Roy Batty, who is hunted down by a cop played by Harrison Ford, and expires with a sad soliloquy ending "Tears in the rain. Time to die."
Virgin Media pledges gigabit broadband to millions of homes
The broadband provider aims to deliver gigabit speeds to 15 million homes by the end of 2021.
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Virgin Media pledges gigabit broadband to millions of homes
The broadband provider aims to deliver gigabit speeds to 15 million homes by the end of 2021.
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Tuesday, 23 July 2019
Alibaba opens door to US sellers on its oldest platform
Helping US merchants access its platform will help Alibaba.com compete against the likes of Amazon.
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Alibaba opens door to US sellers on its oldest platform
Helping US merchants access its platform will help Alibaba.com compete against the likes of Amazon.
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Quotation of the Day: ‘They Can Exhale’: Extension for 9/11 Fund Clears Senate
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Robinson Cano, Better Than Vintage, Hits 3 Homers in Mets’ Win
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Guatemala president seeks to unblock US migration deal
The deal would require migrants crossing Guatemala to seek asylum there rather than in the US.
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Stopping child marriage with solar lanterns
Girls in Ethiopia are being given solar lamps to help stop child marriage and keep them in school.
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Monday, 22 July 2019
India denies PM Modi asked Trump to mediate in Kashmir conflict
Mr Trump claimed that India's PM had asked him to mediate in the 70-year-old dispute with Pakistan.
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American and Australian tourists killed in Canada
Police say the deaths could be connected to another missing persons case in British Columbia.
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Mack Horton: Fina warns swimmer over podium snub to rival
The sport's governing body tells Mack Horton not to make "gestures" amid his feud with Sun Yang.
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How Japan's trade row with South Korea could hit tech supplies
A trade row between Japan and South Korea could pose a threat to supplies of smartphones and devices.
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US expands powers to deport migrants without going to court
Under the rule, officers will be able to immediately deport more migrants without going to court.
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Resistant malaria spreading in South East Asia
Drug-resistant malaria parasites have moved from Cambodia to Laos, Thailand and Vietnam.
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NPR News: Shooter's Lawyer: He Wasn't Trying To Kill A Mob Boss. He Was Under 'QAnon' Delusion
Shooter's Lawyer: He Wasn't Trying To Kill A Mob Boss. He Was Under 'QAnon' Delusion
The lawyer for the man charged with Francesco Cali's murder says he plans to make an insanity defense including that he became irrational after believing a pro-Trump Internet conspiracy theory.
The lawyer for the man charged with Francesco Cali's murder says he plans to make an insanity defense including that he became irrational after believing a pro-Trump Internet conspiracy theory.
NPR News: Chris Kraft, One Of The Architects Of The U.S. Space Program, Dies At 95
Chris Kraft, One Of The Architects Of The U.S. Space Program, Dies At 95
Kraft was among the earliest employees of NASA and designed mission control and other components of the program. He became head of the Johnson Space Center and oversaw the birth of the space shuttle.
Kraft was among the earliest employees of NASA and designed mission control and other components of the program. He became head of the Johnson Space Center and oversaw the birth of the space shuttle.
Sunday, 21 July 2019
Quotation of the Day: In Dutch Summer, a Child Can Be Left Behind
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The Silicon Valley space race
The battle between two billionaires vying to take us to the Moon and beyond.
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Puerto Rico: Governor will not seek reelection after homophobic messages
Protesters have been demanding Ricardo Rosselló resign over homophobic and sexist messages.
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Mets Waste a Solid Steven Matz Start in Extra Innings Loss
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Salmon trapped in Canada landslide to be airlifted to safety
The fish have been unable to swim upstream due to a rockfall in Fraser River, British Columbia.
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In Cooperstown, a Hall of Famer Is Remembered by His Wife
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Yankees, Coming Off a Hot Streak, Slog Through an Ugly Loss
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Saturday, 20 July 2019
For Inmates Released Under New Criminal Justice Reforms, ‘Every Day Counts’
By NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2JT1edn
ASAP Rocky Won’t Get Special Treatment, Swedish Prime Minister Says
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Yankees Stay Hot but Rockies Get a Little Wild
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Friday, 19 July 2019
UK 'deeply concerned' over tanker seizure
The foreign secretary says the detention by Iran of the British-flagged ship is "unacceptable".
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Venice fines tourists: Germans punished for making coffee near bridge
The backpackers were fined €950 (£853) and asked to leave the city under a new public order law.
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What’s on TV Saturday: Movies About the Moon Landing
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NPR News: Trump Seizes On Soggy Paper Straws As Campaign Issue: 'Make Straws Great Again'
Trump Seizes On Soggy Paper Straws As Campaign Issue: 'Make Straws Great Again'
The president's reelection campaign is now selling reusable and recycled straws in their 2020 online store, because they claim "lberal paper straws don't work."
The president's reelection campaign is now selling reusable and recycled straws in their 2020 online store, because they claim "lberal paper straws don't work."
The final 13 minutes before the Moon landing
The minutes before landing were tense, as fuel ran low and connections were lost between the lunar module and mission control
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Federal Judge Upholds a Trump Alternative to ‘Obamacare’
A federal judge is upholding the Trump administration’s expansion of cheaper short-term health insurance plans as an alternative to the Affordable Care Act’s costlier comprehensive insurance.
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Federal Judge Upholds a Trump Alternative to ‘Obamacare’
A federal judge is upholding the Trump administration’s expansion of cheaper short-term health insurance plans as an alternative to the Affordable Care Act’s costlier comprehensive insurance.
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Benjamin Netanyahu becomes Israel's longest-serving leader
Benjamin Netanyahu breaks the record set by Israel's founding father, but he faces an uncertain future.
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Polish abuse scandal: Victims take on the Catholic Church
Allegations of appalling abuse involving priests have shaken the trust of many Poles in the Church.
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Algae bio-curtains: Architects' radical solution to capture carbon
Scientists and architects in London have developed 'bio-curtains' to act as an alternative to urban trees.
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Thursday, 18 July 2019
Yingying Zhang: US man sentenced to life for Chinese student's murder
Brendt Christensen abducted Yingying Zhang on a university campus in 2017 and beat her to death.
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Luxury goods join Hong Kong retail slump as protests bite
Retailers and hotels are among the firms seeing business hit by ongoing protests in Hong Kong.
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Luxury goods join Hong Kong retail slump as protests bite
Retailers and hotels are among the firms seeing business hit by ongoing protests in Hong Kong.
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NPR News: Toys"R"Us Is Coming Back But With A Different Approach
Toys"R"Us Is Coming Back But With A Different Approach
More than a year after filing for bankruptcy, the chain is relaunching in Texas and New Jersey. Its new stores will feature spaces for toy demonstrations and events.
More than a year after filing for bankruptcy, the chain is relaunching in Texas and New Jersey. Its new stores will feature spaces for toy demonstrations and events.
NPR News: 2nd Democratic Primary Debate Matchups Set: Sanders Vs. Warren and Biden Vs. Harris
2nd Democratic Primary Debate Matchups Set: Sanders Vs. Warren and Biden Vs. Harris
The debates will be held on July 30 and 31 in Detroit, Mich., from 8 to 10 p.m. ET each night. Moderators will be CNN's Dana Bash, Don Lemon and Jake Tapper.
The debates will be held on July 30 and 31 in Detroit, Mich., from 8 to 10 p.m. ET each night. Moderators will be CNN's Dana Bash, Don Lemon and Jake Tapper.
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Trump to nominate Gene Scalia, son of late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, for secretary of labor
07/18/19 5:29 PM
Trump to nominate Gene Scalia, son of late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, for secretary of labor
07/18/19 5:29 PM
NPR News: Border Protection Disputes Account Of 3-Year-Old Asked To Choose Between Parents
Border Protection Disputes Account Of 3-Year-Old Asked To Choose Between Parents
Customs and Border Protection officials are denying an NPR report that a Border Patrol agent asked the girl to choose which of her parents would be sent back to Mexico.
Customs and Border Protection officials are denying an NPR report that a Border Patrol agent asked the girl to choose which of her parents would be sent back to Mexico.
The African Cup of Nations: 'Fairy-tale' team, cursed jerseys and super fans
As Algeria and Senegal face each other in the final, we look at some of the tournament's high and low points.
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Nicaragua mothers mourn on eve of Sandinista revolution's anniversary
On the 40th anniversary of the Sandinista revolution, some Nicaraguans say there is no reason to celebrate.
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Car parts from weeds: The future of green motoring?
The motor industry is trying to reduce its carbon footprint in a number of innovative ways.
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Puerto Rico: Protests over homophobic text messages
Protesters are calling for the resignation of the governor following a leak of homophobic messages.
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Wednesday, 17 July 2019
NPR News: Democrats Issue Warnings Against Viral Russia-Based Face-Morphing App
Democrats Issue Warnings Against Viral Russia-Based Face-Morphing App
FaceApp's surge in popularity has driven Sen. Chuck Schumer to call for a federal investigation into the St. Petersburg-developed app over potential "national security and privacy risks" to Americans.
FaceApp's surge in popularity has driven Sen. Chuck Schumer to call for a federal investigation into the St. Petersburg-developed app over potential "national security and privacy risks" to Americans.
NPR News: Court To Decide If Jeffrey Epstein Will Remain Behind Bars Ahead of Sex Crimes Trial
Court To Decide If Jeffrey Epstein Will Remain Behind Bars Ahead of Sex Crimes Trial
The financier's lawyers want him on house arrest at his mansion. Prosecutors say he should stay in a Manhattan jail. Epstein faces sex trafficking charges and 45 years in prison if convicted.
The financier's lawyers want him on house arrest at his mansion. Prosecutors say he should stay in a Manhattan jail. Epstein faces sex trafficking charges and 45 years in prison if convicted.
Rare New Zealand parakeet has best breeding season in decades
There are at most only 300 kakariki karaka parakeets in the world, but this year they had 150 chicks.
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FaceApp: Chuck Schumer asks for FBI investigation
Senior Democrat Chuck Schumer says the photo app's use of personal data is "deeply troubling".
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NPR News: Trump Attacks Congresswomen At N.C. Rally, As Crowd Chants 'Send Her Back'
Trump Attacks Congresswomen At N.C. Rally, As Crowd Chants 'Send Her Back'
President Trump piled on four freshmen congresswomen of color after tweeting this weekend that they should "go back" to the countries they came from, even though three were born in the U.S.
President Trump piled on four freshmen congresswomen of color after tweeting this weekend that they should "go back" to the countries they came from, even though three were born in the U.S.
Nato chief calls on Russia to save INF missile treaty
Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg calls on Russia to comply with the INF treaty before an August deadline.
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Trump slams progressive congresswomen at 'MAGA' rally in North Carolina
07/17/19 5:02 PM
Trump slams progressive congresswomen at 'MAGA' rally in North Carolina
07/17/19 5:02 PM
Tuesday, 16 July 2019
'The Squad' condemn Trump's 'racist' tweets in CBS interview
A group of four Democratic congresswomen targeted by President Trump's tweets have condemned them in an interview with CBS.
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NPR News: Retired Justice John Paul Stevens, A Maverick On The Bench, Dies At 99
Retired Justice John Paul Stevens, A Maverick On The Bench, Dies At 99
Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens has died at the age of 99. Appointed by President Gerald Ford, he was known for his "crafty and genial hand" and as a "judge's judge."
Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens has died at the age of 99. Appointed by President Gerald Ford, he was known for his "crafty and genial hand" and as a "judge's judge."
Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens Dies at 99
John Paul Stevens, the bow-tied, independent-thinking, Republican-nominated justice who unexpectedly emerged as the Supreme Court’s leading liberal, died Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after suffering a stroke Monday. He was 99.
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Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens Dies at 99
John Paul Stevens, who served on the Supreme Court for nearly 35 years and became its leading liberal, has died. He was 99.
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Menstrual cups 'as reliable as tampons'
Scientific review shows they are as leakproof as other sanitary products, say researchers.
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Merkel: The steady woman whose shaking has touched a nation
After three bouts of trembling in public, Germany's Angela Merkel health has come under scrutiny.
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Chimps bond after watching movies together
Feeling closer after watching a video together can be experienced by chimps as well as humans, say scientists.
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The CubeSat revolution changing the way we see the world
Small, cheap satellites can help us track pollution, crop yields and congestion like never before.
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Syrian conflict: Helping children through the horror of bomb blasts
A new medical guide aims to improve the chances of saving children's lives, and limbs, in war zones.
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El Chapo: How Mexico's drug kingpin fell victim to his own legend
The world’s most powerful drug kingpin was enamoured by his own legend and it cost him his freedom.
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Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens dead at 99
07/16/19 5:45 PM
Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens dead at 99
07/16/19 5:45 PM
Disability emojis: Guide dog and wheelchair user made available
The Emojis have been released by Apple to represent disabled people better.
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'Cordless' Dyson fan advert falls foul of watchdog
The UK Advertising Standards Authority bans a Dyson ad for implying fan is cordless.
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