| Trump Meets With Pope Francis Posted: 23 May 2017 04:20 PM PDT  President Trump met with Pope Francis at the Vatican. NBC's Alex Witt and Hallie Jackson report.
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| Clinton Calls Trump Budget an 'Unimaginable Level of Cruelty' Posted: 23 May 2017 11:12 AM PDT  Hillary Clinton slammed President Trump's federal budget plan while giving a speech at the Children's Health Fund Annual Benefit.
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| 'Terrorism Is Aimed at the People Watching' Posted: 23 May 2017 04:15 AM PDT  When an explosion killed 22 people at a concert in Manchester, England, late Monday, media organizations across the English speaking world rushed to break the news.
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| Fear and disbelief at Manchester bomber's mosque Posted: 24 May 2017 10:14 AM PDT  Worshippers at the mosque that the Manchester suicide bomber is believed to have frequented reacted with disbelief on Wednesday and pointed the finger at online radicalisation. Elders at the Didsbury mosque, a Victorian former Methodist chapel, also voiced concern about reports of Islamophobic attacks since the bombing at a pop concert which killed 22 people. "The horrific atrocity that occurred in Manchester on Monday night shocked us all.
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| The Latest: Death row inmate: Execution drugs won't work Posted: 24 May 2017 10:17 AM PDT  MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Latest on the scheduled execution in Alabama (all times local):
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| After Maryland student's speech, mockery and anger in China Posted: 24 May 2017 03:21 AM PDT ![After Maryland student's speech, mockery and anger in China]( "After Maryland student's speech, mockery and anger in China") When Chinese student Yang Shuping described how she ditched her five pollution masks upon discovering the "oddly luxurious" air of the United States, she drew a fierce online backlash, indignant newspaper columns and even a rebuttal from her hometown. On Wednesday, the official Xinhua news agency's English-language Twitter account broadcast a live-stream from Kunming, with two reporters interviewing passersby about air quality and whether they wore pollution masks. China's foreign ministry also weighed in, saying it was aware the issue was being widely discussed online, and that any Chinese citizen should "make remarks responsibly".
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| Teen Girl Throws Herself In River For 'Blue Whale' Suicide Challenge Posted: 23 May 2017 01:04 PM PDT  The girl reportedly jumped into a turbulent river to complete a suicide challenge referred to "Blue Whale."
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| Retirement Savings Is a Bigger Crisis Than Health Care Posted: 24 May 2017 07:12 AM PDT ![Retirement Savings Is a Bigger Crisis Than Health Care]( "Retirement Savings Is a Bigger Crisis Than Health Care") Everyone talks about how health care is the biggest crisis facing retirees, but unfortunately that crisis takes a distant second to another, far more serious issue. A 2015 National Institute on Retirement Security study found that the median working-age household has just $14,500 in retirement savings -- woefully short of the hundreds of thousands in savings truly needed to retire in the first place. One of the authors of the 2015 NIRS study, Ilana Boivie, agrees that the $14,500 figure is startlingly low.
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| Ex-CIA Director Reveals Russian Contacts With Trump Campaign Posted: 23 May 2017 12:24 PM PDT  Fmr. CIA Director John Brennan reveals there were "contacts and interactions" between Russia & the Trump campaign and that he briefed Paul Ryan & others in Congress on Russian interference last summer.
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| Massive slide buries stretch of iconic California highway Posted: 23 May 2017 05:19 PM PDT  A massive rockslide has buried a stretch of California's iconic seaside Highway 1 which had already been hit by a number of road closures caused by severe winter storms, state transportation officials said Tuesday. The slide on one of America's most picturesque highways took place on Saturday morning in a remote and largely uninhabited area known as Mud Creek. The road in that section of the highway had already been shut down before a million tons of earth came tumbling down from a hillside, burying a 1,500-foot (nearly half a kilometer) section of the highway, said Jim Shivers, a spokesman for the state's transportation agency.
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| Sen. Van Hollen: Trump Budget ‘is Totally Fraudulent Accounting’ Posted: 23 May 2017 02:42 AM PDT  Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), member of the Senate Budget Committee, says the Trump budget has deep cuts to working people, but is great for millionaires.
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| Homeless Men Who Helped Manchester Attack Victims Receive Outpouring of Support Posted: 24 May 2017 08:41 AM PDT  Stephen Jones, 35, and Chris Parker, 33, rushed to help after the devastating blast was detonated near one of the Manchester Arena's exits.
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| Killer whales charge toward blue whale off California coast Posted: 23 May 2017 11:06 PM PDT  A pod of killer whales appears to charge at blue whale off the coast of Monterey, California, in a rare encounter captured by a drone camera on May 18.
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| The Latest: Slain student remembered at commencement Posted: 23 May 2017 08:06 AM PDT  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — The Latest on the stabbing death of a black student visiting the University of Maryland (all times local):
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| Four climbers found dead in tents on Everest, identities unknown Posted: 24 May 2017 07:06 AM PDT  By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU (Reuters) - Nepali sherpas have found four climbers dead in their tents on Mount Everest, officials said on Wednesday, taking the death toll on the world's highest mountain to 10 in the past month. The climbers were found overnight in two tents at Camp Four, at 8,000 meters (26,246 feet), Mingma Sherpa of the Seven Summit Treks group, to which the sherpas belonged, said.
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| The only real way to stop atrocities like the Manchester attack is to end the wars which allow extremism to grow Posted: 23 May 2017 11:05 AM PDT  President Trump leaves the Middle East today, having done his bit to make the region even more divided and mired in conflict than it was before. At the same moment that Donald Trump was condemning the suicide bomber in Manchester as "an evil loser in life", he was adding to the chaos in which al-Qaeda and Isis have taken root and flourished. It may be a long distance between the massacre in Manchester and the wars in the Middle East, but the connection is there.
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| 2 addiction counselors at halfway house die of drug overdose Posted: 24 May 2017 09:24 AM PDT  WEST CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Two addiction counselors at a suburban Philadelphia halfway house died of opioid overdoses inside the facility on the same day, authorities said Wednesday.
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| Russia's Gigantic New Submarine Has Enormous "Wings" Posted: 24 May 2017 09:53 AM PDT  The submarine will be twice as long as a jumbo jet.
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| Venezuela prosecutor decries Maduro plan, unrest worsens Posted: 22 May 2017 06:23 PM PDT  By Alexandra Ulmer and Maria Ramirez CARACAS/PUERTO ORDAZ, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuela's state prosecutor has panned unpopular President Nicolas Maduro's plan to create a grassroots congress, deepening a rare public split among the ruling Socialists as the death toll from two months of unrest hit 51. Chief State Prosecutor Luisa Ortega stunned the crisis-hit country in March when she lambasted the Supreme Court for annulling the powers of the opposition-led National Assembly. Since then, she has been a wild card within the publicly homogenous Venezuelan government, whose foes accuse it of seeking to dodge elections by creating a parallel assembly with powers to rewrite the constitution.
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| Women Have More College Debt Than Men And Take Longer To Pay It Off Posted: 24 May 2017 02:34 AM PDT  There's another gender gap in our midst, and it's hurting female graduates, even as they enroll and earn degrees at higher rates than men.
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| World reaction to the deadly attack in Manchester, England Posted: 24 May 2017 09:00 AM PDT ![World reaction to the deadly attack in Manchester, England]( "World reaction to the deadly attack in Manchester, England") At least 22 people have died and more than 100 injured after what Theresa May described as an "appalling terror attack" at the Manchester Arena during an Ariana Grande pop concert. World reaction grows as ISIS claims responsibility.
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| Donald Trump tells Rodrigo Duterte US had nuclear submarines off Korean peninsula Posted: 24 May 2017 09:23 AM PDT  Donald Trump reportedly told the president of the Philippines the United States has "two nuclear submarines" off the coast of North Korea. The US leader was quoted as telling Rodrigo Duterte: "We have two submarines — the best in the world. Part of a leaked telephone transcript between the pair circulated online under a "confidential" cover sheet and comes amid rising tensions between the White House and Pyongyang.
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| Man Charged in Death of Girlfriend's Daughter After 'Wrestling Moves': Cops Posted: 24 May 2017 12:30 PM PDT  Richard Gamache, 24, is charged with first-degree child abuse for severely injuring the 2-year-old. She later died.
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| House OKs revamp of VA appeals in bid to cut claims backlog Posted: 23 May 2017 02:26 PM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — The House easily approved legislation Tuesday to cut the time it takes for the Department of Veterans Affairs to handle appeals from veterans unhappy with their disability payouts, an effort to reduce a rapidly growing claims backlog without adding billions in government costs.
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| U.S. government sues Fiat Chrysler over excess emissions Posted: 23 May 2017 08:44 PM PDT  By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government filed a civil lawsuit on Tuesday accusing Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV of illegally using software to bypass emission controls in 104,000 diesel vehicles sold since 2014. The U.S. Justice Department lawsuit, filed in U.S. District court in Detroit, is a procedural step that may ramp up pressure on Fiat Chrysler and comes amid growing scrutiny of diesels by regulators around the world. VW admitted to intentionally cheating while Fiat Chrysler denies wrongdoing.
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| Ben Carson refers to poverty as a ‘state of mind’ Posted: 24 May 2017 03:01 PM PDT  Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson referred to poverty as a "state of mind" during a Sirius XM interview. The former GOP presidential candidate said, "You take somebody that has the right mindset, you can take everything from them and put them on the street, and I guarantee in a little while they'll be right back up there."
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| 12-Year-Old Girl Abducted by Teen Boys In 'Imminent Danger' Posted: 23 May 2017 10:50 AM PDT  McKenzie Wilson went missing from her upstate New York home early in the morning.
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| The Latest Starbucks Secret Menu Drink Is The Prettiest Of Them All Posted: 24 May 2017 09:44 AM PDT  You *have* to try it.
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| Britain 'furious' over US leaks on Manchester attack Posted: 24 May 2017 03:40 PM PDT  London (AFP) - "Furious" British officials scolded their US counterparts on Wednesday following repeated leaks of shared material about the investigation into the deadly Manchester terror attack. British Home Secretary Amber Rudd roasted the US Department of Homeland Security and other intelligence branches after the bomber's identity and details of the probe leaked out to US media before British officials felt ready to disclose them. The pictures were apparently taken by police investigators and, according to British government ministry sources, leaked by US counterparts they had been shared with.
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| In photos: The world's top-rated landmarks 2017 on TripAdvisor Posted: 23 May 2017 06:40 AM PDT |
| Martin Luther Was the Donald Trump of 1517 Posted: 23 May 2017 09:01 AM PDT  If the leader of the reformation could have tweeted the 95 theses, he would have. And he was no slouch at locker room talk, either.
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| Ethiopia's Tedros wins WHO race, first African to get top job Posted: 23 May 2017 10:55 AM PDT  By Stephanie Nebehay and Tom Miles GENEVA (Reuters) - Ethiopia's Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus won the race to be the next head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday, becoming the first African to lead the United Nations agency. The former health minister and foreign minister received more than half the votes in the first round and then won a decisive second-round election, beating Britain's David Nabarro to the job. "It's a victory day for Ethiopia and for Africa," Ethiopia's ambassador to the U.N. in Geneva Negash Kebret Botora told Reuters before Tedros, as he is widely known, was to take the floor at the WHO's annual ministerial assembly.
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| Quit your job and get paid to cuddle cats all day Posted: 24 May 2017 05:19 AM PDT  Imagine a world where you could spend your days cuddling adorable fluffy kittens. A Dublin-based veterinary clinic is making that dream a reality as they're advertising a "cat cuddler" role. It sounds like the best job in the world. SEE ALSO: Stop working like a sucker and get paid to build Lego models instead Just Cats veterinary clinic in Clonsilla, Dublin, is looking for a "crazy cat person" who "loves cats". Among other requirements includes "cattitude" — whatever that means. The ideal candidate will have a track record of feeding stray cats in your locality and they'll feel "warm and fuzzy" when they pet cats. Image: justcats.ieThat's not all you'll need, though... You'll also need to have "gentle hands capable of petting and stroking cats for long periods of time". *Better crack out that hand lotion now, eh?!* You'll also need to be "softly spoke" and "capable of cat whispering" to calm the nerves of more nervous cats. It doesn't end there, though..... You'll also need to possess the rare skill of understanding different types of purring. And, on top of all that? You'll also need a qualification recognised by the veterinary council of Ireland. Wannabe cat cuddlers can apply by sending CVs and cover letters to miaow@justcats.ie . Good luck. WATCH: Watch dogs try cat toys for the first time
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| Man Wrongly Convicted Of Murder To Be Set Free After 24 Years Posted: 23 May 2017 08:31 AM PDT  Shaurn Thomas was sentenced to life in prison for a murder that occurred when he was just 16.
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| Tattooed 'Joker' Arrested for Pointing Loaded Gun at Passing Cars: Cops Posted: 24 May 2017 03:01 PM PDT  The Florida man's face was covered in tattoos that made him look like the notorious villain from "The Dark Knight."
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| S. Korea fires warning shots at object flown from N. Korea Posted: 23 May 2017 02:56 AM PDT  South Korea fired warning shots Tuesday at a flying object that entered the country's airspace from North Korea across the Demilitarized Zone, Seoul's military said. One official told AFP it appeared to be a drone. The official gave no details, but previous drones flown across the border have been similar in size to hobby craft.
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| Amazon’s 15 best daily deals: Lowest prices ever on Echo Dot and Beats Solo3, fidget spinners, more Posted: 23 May 2017 06:45 AM PDT |
| Chloe, the adorable side-eying little girl, is all grown up Posted: 24 May 2017 12:08 PM PDT  Remember Chloe, the adorable, shade-throwing, side-eyeing little girl whose hilarious reaction won the Internet's heart? Well, as kids tend to do, Chloe grew up, and our hearts just can't handle the cuteness.
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| Judge will reconsider ruling blocking sanctuary cities order Posted: 23 May 2017 06:35 PM PDT ![Judge will reconsider ruling blocking sanctuary cities order]( "Judge will reconsider ruling blocking sanctuary cities order") SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge Tuesday agreed to reconsider his ruling blocking President Donald Trump's executive order to cut funding from cities that limit cooperation with U.S. immigration authorities.
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| British police name suicide bomber, threat level raised to critical Posted: 23 May 2017 02:18 PM PDT  By Michael Holden and Andy Bruce MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - British police on Tuesday identified the suicide bomber who killed 22 people, including children, in an attack on a crowded concert hall in Manchester, and said they were trying to establish whether he had acted alone or with help from others. The man suspected of carrying out Britain's deadliest bombing in nearly 12 years was named as Salman Abedi, aged 22, but police declined to give further details about him.
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| Tangerine hair is a great way to prove you're ready for summer Posted: 24 May 2017 12:38 PM PDT  Is this hair orange? Yes. Is it orange hair? No. It's tangerine hair, and it's a nice new color trend popping up on Instagram. The pastel-y, citrus-y shades will probably cost you a while in the stylist's chair — per Glamour, about four hours — but if you love Creamsicles and are sick of rose gold, they're a delightful option for summertime. SEE ALSO: Hidden rainbow hair makes a bold trend safe for any office Bonus: You get to look like Leeloo from The Fifth Element, but without the damaging Born Sexy Yesterday trope! Imagine the 'grams you could 'gram, y'all. Check out a few tangerine-haired trendsetters below. A post shared by Formerly @ColorByKristin (@hairbykristingrip) on Apr 19, 2017 at 9:23pm PDT A post shared by Seattle, WA Stylist / Keri S. (@hairlizard) on Apr 23, 2017 at 10:32am PDT A post shared by Chrome Salon & Blowout Bar (@chromesalonsf) on Apr 1, 2017 at 7:44pm PDT A post shared by Formerly @ColorByKristin (@hairbykristingrip) on May 22, 2017 at 4:38pm PDT A post shared by Annie Bone (@mostlyjustannie) on May 23, 2017 at 11:32am PDT WATCH: Forget pottery class, 3D printing glass is so much cooler
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| Police: Man slays neo-Nazi roommates over Islam disrespect Posted: 22 May 2017 07:10 PM PDT  A Florida man told police he killed his two roommates because they were neo-Nazis who disrespected his recent conversion to Islam, and investigators found bomb-making materials and Nazi propaganda after he led them to the bodies.
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