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Newspaper shooting suspect 'barricaded exit'

The Capital Gazette gunman shot one victim trying to flee through a door he barricaded, say police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IDKAfb

DR Congo: Oil drilling allowed in wildlife parks

Virunga and Salonga national parks in DR Congo are home to threatened mountain gorillas and bonobo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lGo0JP

Migrant crisis: EU leaders split over new migrant deal

A deal to curb irregular migration was reached at a gruelling summit but leaders interpret it differently. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ID36o9

Unknown 'hero' helps man who fell on Toronto subway tracks

A bystander took a picture of a Good Samaritan rescuing a man who fell off the subway platform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lIaeWX

'Abacha loot' to be given to poor Nigerians

Some $300m allegedly stolen by ex-military ruler Sani Abacha is to be distributed to poor Nigerians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KjrccX

Turkey arrests former opposition MP on terrorism charges

Eren Erdem is jailed pending trial just days after losing his parliamentary seat in elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IHle08

Wisconsin man injured after upskirting shoe camera explodes

US police say a 32-year-old man handed himself into police after his secret camera exploded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MwWARX

Adam Sandler: Wedding Singer turns wedding crasher

One couple were treated to a big surprise on their wedding day by a cameo appearance from Adam Sandler. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yXAA0M

Thai cave rescue: A country in prayer

Rescuers have been searching for a group of boys who went to explore a cave with their football coach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KySVpi

ICYMI: How a deafblind fan is enjoying the World Cup

Also this week - why Cristiano Ronaldo needs his sleep and a football-loving kangaroo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tQ5MJC

How can you dance without music?

The story of a deaf dance star. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lFMNOe

Mexico election: A grieving widow defies criminal gangs

Carmen's husband was killed six weeks before Mexico's election - now she's running for office herself. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Mvrb2h

'I'm on top of a speeding vehicle, please help me'

Dramatic footage shows a man calling police - from on top of a speeding car. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lI2kNk

Wayne Rooney's US welcome (versus David Beckham's)

The two ex-England players had slightly different welcomes, with Rooney heading to a beer garden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yTkO72

Maryland shooting: How deadly newspaper attack unfolded

A gunman opened fire on the Capital Gazette newspaper building, killing at least five people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KeMdFP

Himmler's daughter worked for post-war German spy agency

Germany's BND spy agency acknowledges it hired Nazi Heinrich Himmler's daughter during the 1960s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MBvGIX

Saudi wastes no time to rap at the wheel

Leesa A sings in the music video of her driving released on the day a decades-old ban was lifted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N9McAP

Polish charity gets huge phone bill thanks to stork

A lost stork has left a Polish environmental charity with a hefty bill to pay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N34h3k

The young Austrian leader sharing power with the far right

Is Sebastian Kurz getting too close to the far right as he pursues a hardline migrant policy? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tRYncH

Little hope ahead of polls in Mexico's Sinaloa state

Mexicans will be voting in general elections on Sunday against a backdrop of record levels of violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lHky1B

Thai cave rescue: Drones, dogs, drilling and desperation

A full-scale international effort is under way to reach 12 young Thais and their coach lost in a vast cave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ICDyrb

Bringing Gay Pride to Africa's last absolute monarchy

The kingdom of Swaziland, now known as eSwatini, is holding its first gay pride march - despite homosexuality being illegal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tMKvjK

Europe migrant crisis: Gruelling EU match ends in a draw

The deal's convoluted language reflects continuing splits on the issue, writes Laurence Peter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kh8kLD

Capital Gazette shooting: Remembering the victims

Five employees were killed after a gunman opened fire at a local Maryland newspaper. Who are they? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kt6F51

Five bold predictions for World Cup Round of 16

Reports: Spurs want Celtics all-in for Kawhi Leonard trade talks, Boston slow playing it

If Not LeBron James, Paul George Or Kawhi Leonard, Lakers Could Have A Surprise In Mind Via Free Agency Or Trade

South Korean players could be 'punished' with military service after World Cup

If Durant really did spurn LeBron, the Warriors are better off than they could have ever imagined

Report: Dan Gilbert told people he wants LeBron James to leave Cavaliers ‘because I’ll get my team back’

Joey Votto's tense conversation leads to benches-clearing incident against Brewers

Did Tom Brady just reveal the three other QBs he considers elite?

Is Dwight Howard the right fit for the Warriors?

Tiger Woods gets into contention with second-round 65 at the 2018 Quicken Loans National

Tony Romo gives his current 'team to beat' in the NFL heading into the 2018 season

Lee-Anne Pace disqualified during PGA Women's Championship

John Smoltz just learned how hard US Open golf really is

Warriors Season Review: David West is the Last O.G.

Hope Solo calls US soccer a 'rich white-kid sport'

Watch: Belgium striker has World Cup's most awkward goal celebration

Hot weather, schedule change could give NASCAR race at Chicagoland a jolt

Bailed Denied for Former NFL Player Accused of Assaulting Several Women

MLB trade deadline: Twins reportedly poised to be sellers, and these three players look available

Kurtenbach: Here are 25 Warriors free agent targets

Serena Williams gets drug-tested far more than other tennis players. This time, an anti-doping official showed up at her house.

Paul George opts out, and the Lakers’ all-out push is here

LiAngelo Ball explains why he won't play in his dad's JBA league

GM Danny Ainge calls Celtics’ blockbuster trade “unlikely”

Brandon Drury’s shot could come after Yankees injury

Giants' Pat Shurmur ranked as one of worst coaches in the NFL

AI to help tackle fake news in Mexican election

The smart software will help media groups debunk fake news and respond to reports of violence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N9tWrr

Floating robot Cimon sent to International Space Station

The ball-shaped robot that can move around in zero gravity blasts off to the International Space Station. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KBqDed

Fake bookings hit Singapore's Ryde Technologies

Ryde Technologies says 2,000 "phantom bookings" have cost its drivers thousands of dollars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IAYoXC

Tesco trials shopping without tills

The retailer is testing whether shoppers can buy products using an app, rather than visiting a till. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ySumz1

Legal bid to throw out US sex trafficking law

The US law is hitting the people it was supposed to protect, argue digital rights campaigners. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KxBrKe

Fortnite: A fortnight in my 40s in Battle Royale

A lapsed gamer is challenged to spend a fortnight playing Fortnite to understand its appeal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Myy5nq

LGBT Christians? Mohler Says Revoice Conference Weakens Gospel by Affirming Gay Lifestyle

A Christian conference focusing on homosexuality is stirring conversation and controversy in the faith community. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2KyK8Uv

'Stand in the Gap Anointing': Pastors Teach Powerful Spirit-Filled Leadership Lessons at Gettysburg

The lessons about Gettysburg which are not taught so much anymore could go a long way in showing American youth how best to live and maybe even how best to die. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Iy4lF5

'They Ended Up Pointing a Gun at My Two Little Sisters': Sex Trafficking Survivor's Shocking Life as a Slave

Chi Braley shares her story of rape and sex trafficking, and how she finally got free. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2tAQo4e

'Let's Pray for the President': Faith Leaders Urge Wisdom as Search Begins for Justice Kennedy's Replacement

Faith leaders are reacting to the announcement by Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy that he's retiring after serving on the high court for three decades. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2KwgqzA

Shooter Who Killed 5 at Maryland Newspaper Had History of Conflict with the Paper

A single shooter killed five people Thursday and wounded others at a newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland, and police said a suspect was in custody. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2KukAry

Melania Trump Heads Back to Border, Without Her Jacket Distraction This Time

The First Lady plans to highlight the suffering of families detained at the border with a second visit--this time without a controversial wardrobe. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2KyUTq4

'The First Gay Justice': How Anthony Kennedy Led the Liberal Fight for Gay Marriage and Abortion

Justice Kennedy advanced both gay rights and abortion rights during his 30 years on the Supreme Court. Both conservatives and liberal agree--the president's nominee to replace Kennedy will shape the court for years to come. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2N5eIn6

Limbless Evangelist Nick Vujicic Preaches at Huge Christian Festival in Idaho 

Evangelist Nick Vujicic was the featured speaker at the 52nd Annual God and Country Festival held in Nampa, Idaho this week. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2IxrhEj

'Facial Feminization Surgery': Starbucks Takes Pro-Transgender Policy to a New Level

Starbucks announced this week it's increasing its health benefits for transgender employees. The company will now cover surgeries that once were thought of as cosmetic. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2MvZxSH

CA Lawmakers Days Away From Passing 'Very Dangerous' Bill that Blocks Gays from Seeking Help

California lawmakers are days away from the final committee hearing for a bill that would make it illegal to offer paid services to help people seeking to change their sexual orientation. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2IxFb9D

Churches Slapped with Shocking New Taxes: Here's What You Can Do to Stop It

Churches and non-profit organizations are calling for repeal of a provision in the GOP's tax cuts law that would force ministries to file federal tax returns, and in some cases pay taxes. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2N9u8Xx

Hackers Holding City Governments Hostage in US

Hackers are targeting municipalities across the US, taking hostage valuable information and demanding ransom for its return. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2tIqMSx

'I Acted to Protect My Family and Others': Pastor Who Stopped Active Shooter Says it was a 'Traumatic Experience'

After stopping a man who went on a shooting rampage in a Walmart store in Tumwater, Wash. on Father's Day, Pastor David George of the Oakville Assembly of God Church, didn't seek the media spotlight. Instead, he asked to remain anonymous, later saying "he wanted to make sure his actions didn't overshadow the ministry of the church and his service to the community." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2tFlVS8

'I Was Living a Lie Until Jesus Delivered Me': Ex-Gays Reflect on Historic Gay Marriage Ruling

Speakers share how Jesus delivered them from homosexuality on the third anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2yHCL8o

Supreme Court Rules Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers Can't Be Forced to Join 'Sales Team for Abortion'

The US Supreme Court has ruled that pro-life pregnancy centers do not have to violate their beliefs by advertising for abortions. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2txkFBg

'Anti-Family' Republicans Join CA Dems to Pass Sexual Indoctrination Bill

Pro-family advocates are decrying an LGBT measure approved last week by the California State Senate's Education Committee, saying it amounts to nothing more than sexual indoctrination of school kids. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2tvfe5D

Princeton University Takes a Stand for Free Speech on Campus

Colleges and universities across the country used to be thought of as places of free thought and free speech. However, the news about the state of free speech on college campuses has been depressing over the last several years as ideas have been muzzled and speech literally gagged. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2MV6uOi

Capital Gazette Shooting Suspect Sued News Outlet For Defamation In 2012

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The suspect in the shooting at the Capital Gazette newsroom in Maryland on from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2yWtKbQ

Democrats gear up for a fierce and probably losing fight against Trump’s court pick, whoever it is

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Trump’s opponents see little likelihood of blocking the president’s eventual nominee. But liberal groups are huddling to draw up battle plans anyway. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2lI2XGT

Shooting at Maryland newspaper marks 154th mass shooting this year

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Mass shootings have become alarmingly common in American life, from the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas to the tragedy on Thursday at the Capital Gazette newspaper. The motivation for this most recent attack is still unclear, authorities say. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2tDFTgK

Trump: Will pick a SCOTUS nominee ‘that’s going to be there for 40 years’

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The short list contains all appeals court judges, including Amy Coney Barrett of Indiana, Brett Kavanaugh of Maryland, and Thomas Hardiman of Pennsylvania. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2tADXpl

'Oh God': Melania Trump's horror at being shown picture of young boy left at US border

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The Customs and Border Patrol agency (CPD) said that it was the only drink he had and carried no food. Mrs Trump was shown pictures of the boy during a visit to a CPD facility in Tucson, Arizona. In a call to CPD, a spokesperson for the border patrol confirmed to The Independent that the child was no longer in their custody, but would not release where he had been transferred, citing personal protection. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2IC4TK2

Rep. Jim Jordan and Rod Rosenstein face off in fiery hearing on Capitol Hill

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In one remarkably tense exchange, Rosenstein sparred with Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, who accused the deputy attorney general of “hiding” information from Congress. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2IAGzZ1

Gaza teen dies after being hit on Israel border: ministry

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A Palestinian teenager died on Thursday after being hit by Israeli tank fire on the Gaza border, the territory's Hamas-run health ministry said. Abdel Fattah Abu Azoum, 17, was hit in the head earlier on Thursday near Rafah in southern Gaza, the ministry said. The Israeli army said he and a companion were seeking to breach the border. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2tDpGIp

Video: Man sucker-punched in Bronx street; Passersby raid his pockets

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After a violent attack left a man unconscious in the middle of a Bronx crosswalk, people started stealing from the victim's pockets, police said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2MxiBQA

5 People Dead, 2 Injured In 'Targeted' Capital Gazette Shooting

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• A gunman opened fire in the Capital Gazette newsroom in Annapolis, Maryland. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2lIMgeu

Passenger Tossed From Flight in Dispute With Flight Attendant Over Airplane Mode in Indiana

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Robyn Rodgers, of New York, took to Instagram to discuss the incident. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2KzcHOg

Senate battles over timing of vote on President Trump’s SCOTUS nominee

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Republicans are planning to hold a confirmation vote before the midterm elections, refusing Democrats’ demands for a delay. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2tS0wFh

Protesters Block Expressway After Officer Who Shot Antwon Rose Granted Bail

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Protesters shut down a portion of the Tri-Boro Expressway outside Pittsburgh from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2KvYlhS

Fox News Regular Bruce Turkel Quits Over Immigration Coverage

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Bruce Turkel, a Miami advertising executive who had been a frequent guest on from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2KfMNDc

Bali volcano erupts: Thousands of tourists stranded as ash closes airport

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The Indonesian tourist island of Bali closed its international airport on Friday, stranding thousands of travellers, as the Mount Agung volcano gushed an 8,200-feet column of ash and smoke. The National Disaster Mitigation Agency said nearly 450 flights were cancelled, affecting some 75,000 people. The regional Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre in Darwin, Australia, said winds would carry the ash southwest toward Java, Indonesia’s most densely populated island. Volcanic ash is a potentially deadly threat to aircraft that can cause engines to "flame out." The volcano began belching ash and smoke on Thursday and several airlines cancelled inbound and outbound flights scheduled for the evening. "We hadn’t a place to stay for the night so we had to find something else, just took a taxi and stayed at a random hostel," said a stranded German backpacker who identified herself as Louisa. "We hoped we could leave this morning, but the airport is closed," she said. Mount...

9 detained, officers reopen immigration office in Oregon

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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities detained nine people Thursday while trying to reopen a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland, Oregon, that had been closed because of a round-the-clock demonstration. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2KvlvF5

I Call BS On Needing $1 Million To Retire (And Other Bad Retirement 'Rules')

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Ann Brenoff's "On The Fly" is a column about navigating growing older ― and a from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2NbiNWN

Maryland shooting suspect had vendetta against Capital Gazette paper

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Police respond to a shooting on Thursday at the Capital Gazette in Annapolis, Maryland, where five people were shot and killed. Jarrod Ramos, the suspect charged in the killing of five people at the Capital Gazette in Maryland, had a long-term hatred of the paper. Ramos’s vendetta against the Capital Gazette began when the publication accurately reported, in 2011, that he had stalked and harassed a woman for more than a year. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2KBSWJv

“Hard to believe it’s over”: The last days of an American dairy farm

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Since 1970, more than 90 perfect of all U.S. dairy farms have closed due to low milk prices and industry restructuring. Recently, a corporate decision by Walmart led to the shutdown of a three-generation family-run dairy farm in Kentucky. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2yVwy9j

Rod Rosenstein Keeps His Cool As Republicans Lash Out In House Judiciary Hearing

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Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein deflected heated attacks from from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2lEJsid

Somebody bought $1 million worth of toys for local kids as Toys 'R' Us closed for good

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A kind samaritan made the closure of Toys 'R' Us a little easier for the children of North Carolina who don't wanna grow up.  The future youth of America will never know the overwhelming feeling of joy while running through the aisles of the giant toy chain. After filing for bankruptcy in September, more than 700 Toys 'R' Us stores will be closing for good on Friday. SEE ALSO: Please enjoy this wonderful dog frolicking through a homemade ball pit An anonymous person purchased $1 million worth of toys from a Toys 'R' Us in Raleigh, North Carolina, local outlet CBS 17 reports. The toys will reportedly be donated to local children, according to employees who work at the store.  Instead of opening the store one last time on Friday, employees spent the day packing up boxes and putting them on a truck for the generous person.  Customers looking to get some last minute deals were greeted with locked doors, though some didn't seem to mind upon hearing the news. ...

5 of 7 nations hit by US travel ban are majority Muslim

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The seven nations under the Trump administration's travel ban — upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court — include five majority Muslim countries, prompting dissenting Justice Sonia Sotomayor to assert that the entry restrictions were motivated by "animus toward the Muslim faith." The administration cites security concerns. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Kekq8x

Dodgers' Hernandez to fund house building in Puerto Rico

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Los Angeles Dodgers utility player Enrique Hernandez on Friday said money he raised to help Puerto Rico recover from last year's deadly Hurricane Maria will be spent in the coming weeks to build more than 100 homes, but more aid is needed. Hernandez and his fiance raised more than $120,000 for aid group Habitat for Humanity in the aftermath of the storm and the Dodgers and team owner Mark Walter donated an additional $2 million in March. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2KzrkRV

China defends its post-WTO business record

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China on Thursday insisted it has "carried out every promise" made in joining the World Trade Organization as Washington and Brussels push Beijing to do away with protectionist policies. Hitting back at critics like US President Donald Trump, China published a white paper titled "China and the World Trade Organization" outlining reforms Beijing has undertaken since joining the agreement in 2001. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2yRKBwh

Amazon Wants You to Start a Business As a Package Delivery Driver

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It's promising financial and logistical support from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Nao6Ge

How a simple change cuts coffee cup waste

A university campus has cut the use of disposable cups with a simple change. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KkA15A

Get me out of here!

How instant feedback software and AI bots could make meetings more interesting and productive. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MxrREq

Corporate traps

Chief executives and business experts explain the classic traps for business leaders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tGDZLz

Bernie Sanders weighs in on Ocasio-Cortez’s victory

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In a Democratic congressional primary in New York, Joe Crowley was ousted by a 28-year old political newcomer - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - a self-proclaimed democratic socialist and former organizer for Bernie Sanders’ campaign. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2N4cJzm

Marginalized People Are Not Responsible For Ending Our Own Oppression

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In the months since Donald Trump was elected president, pundits have been from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2KqjvOh

Complete list of every full moon in 2018, including June's Strawberry Moon

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Early this morning the seventh full moon of the year – dubbed the Strawberry Moon – lit our skies, peaking at 05:53. The first blue moon of the year was a spectacular sight, dubbed the 'super blue blood moon'. Falling on January 31, it was the product of three different phenomena: it was a supermoon, a blue moon and a blood moon. While many said it was the first to be seen in 152 years, other contested the fact, leading to a division among scientists. Stargazers were also treated to two full moons in March: as well as the first full moon on the night of March 1, we saw another full moon on March 31. As it was the second full moon of the month, it was a blue moon – the second of 2018. July will see will see the longest total eclipse of the 21st century, expected to last one hour 43 minutes – just four minutes shy of the longest amount of time an eclipse can last for. The lunar eclipse, which will occur on July 27, will also be a full...

Jeb Hensarling clashes with Waters during committee hearing

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Rep. Maxine Waters responds to Chairman’s comments on civility during House Financial Service committee hearing. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2tzreD9

This Is the List of the 25 People Trump Will Consider for Next Supreme Court Justice

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Hot off the presses.  from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2IvZqEx

Mattis, China leaders strike positive tone despite tensions

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BEIJING (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and Chinese leaders struck a largely positive public tone Wednesday, talking up increased military cooperation and open dialogue between the two powers despite security tensions and an impending trade war. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Ix36Wk

First Trump-Putin summit has Cold War backdrop, U.S. allies nervous

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WASHINGTON/MOSCOW (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet for their first summit on July 16 in Helsinki, a venue famed for its Cold War diplomacy. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2KtBGGe

U.S. says another American suffers illness at its Cuba embassy

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department said another person had been affected by health problems at the U.S. Embassy in Cuba, bringing to 26 the number of Americans who have suffered mysterious maladies in that country. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Kr9258

Mattis reassures Japan over North Korea talks, cites abductees

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TOKYO (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis offered solidarity with Japan on Friday over Japanese abductees being held in North Korea, as he sought to reassure the close U.S. ally that Washington was mindful of its interests during talks with Pyongyang. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2tNeJDu

U.S. forces chief says South Korea paid for 90 percent of biggest overseas base

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PYEONGTAEK, South Korea (Reuters) - The chief of the U.S. military forces commended South Korea for shouldering nearly all the cost of building the largest U.S. overseas military base, in a speech at the formal opening of the new headquarters in Pyeongtaek. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Mwmpl5

Pence tells Central American leaders to end migrant 'exodus'

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GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Mike Pence told the leaders of Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador on Thursday to end an "exodus" of illegal immigrants to the United States, urging them to dissuade people from even considering entering the country unlawfully. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2KhSbpz