| White House denies Trump is sending mixed messages to Moscow, but some see ‘incoherence’ Posted: 26 Mar 2018 06:43 PM PDT  President Trump has spoken warmly of Russian President Vladimir Putin, but on Monday the administration expelled the largest number of Russian diplomats ever, in response to the attempted assassination of a Russian defector in Britain. Is Washington sending mixed signals?
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| Landrieu: You can support the 2nd Amendment and still be in favor of reasonable gun control Posted: 26 Mar 2018 05:05 AM PDT  New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu joins Andrea Mitchell to discuss how the younger generation is impacting the gun debate, and how that will effect future elections. Landrieu is also asked about his 2020 prospects.
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| Exclusive: Satellite images reveal show of force by Chinese navy in South China Sea Posted: 27 Mar 2018 10:11 AM PDT  Dozens of Chinese naval vessels are exercising this week with an aircraft carrier in a large show of force off Hainan island in the South China Sea, satellite images obtained by Reuters show.
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| Tom Cruise Jumps Out Of A Plane At 25,000 Feet For Next 'Mission: Impossible' Posted: 26 Mar 2018 09:58 AM PDT  "Mission: Impossible ― Fallout" is due out this summer, but there's at least
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| US, allies band together to expel Russians over spy case Posted: 26 Mar 2018 02:37 PM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — From Washington to Warsaw, Western nations banded together Monday to expel more than 100 Russian diplomats they accused of being spies, punishing Moscow for its alleged poisoning of an ex-intelligence officer in Britain.
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| Wrongfully Convicted Man Is Rehired By The White Sox After 23 Years In Prison Posted: 26 Mar 2018 04:06 PM PDT  A Chicago man who was convicted of a crime he didn't commit resumed his former
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| Photo Showing Parkland Survivor Emma Gonzalez Ripping Up Constitution Exposed as Hoax Posted: 26 Mar 2018 10:54 AM PDT  As it turns out, the image widely shared by the alt-right is fake news.
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| Stormy Daniels accuses Trump’s lawyer of defamation, violating campaign finance laws Posted: 26 Mar 2018 08:50 AM PDT  The White House pushed back against Daniels' allegations of a 2006 affair with Trump and refuted a claim made during an interview with 60 Minutes that she had been physically threatened to keep quiet about it.
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| Newspaper Mocks Trans Couple's Wedding With 'Tran And Wife' Headline Posted: 27 Mar 2018 06:59 AM PDT  A U.K. newspaper tried to turn a trans couple's wedding day into a horrible
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| Cambridge Analytica Sent Foreigners To Work On U.S. Elections, Former Employees Say Posted: 25 Mar 2018 10:01 PM PDT  Cambridge Analytica, the data firm at the center of a scandal about misused
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| At a relatively brisk 17 hours, Qantas debuts non-stop flight between Australia and UK Posted: 25 Mar 2018 08:48 PM PDT  Flying to the UK from Australia has always been an exceptionally long trip. Australian airline Qantas has made that trek less arduous with the debut of its non-stop Perth to London flight on Saturday — its travel time has been shaved down to a somewhat brisk 17 hours. SEE ALSO: You're more likely to get the flu from a sick flight attendant than a sick passenger: study It's the first time Europe and Australia have been connected with a direct commercial flight. A momentous occasion on the flight deck of #QF9#QantasDreamliner pic.twitter.com/dRTh79ZxUb — Qantas (@Qantas) March 24, 2018 Previously, flights stopped in Singapore or Dubai before continuing on. Qantas said it is able to reduce the time of the 9,000 mile (14,498km) flight by eliminating stopovers and picking paths based on the best winds for efficiency and speed. Flight QF9 flew over the Indian Ocean, where it traversed India's southern tip, then passed Oman, Iran, Turkey, Romania, Hungary, Austria, Germany, Belgium before landing at London's Heathrow Airport. "This is a truly historic flight that opens up a new era of travel. For the first time, Australia and Europe have a direct air link," Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce said in a statement. "The original Kangaroo Route from Australia to London was named for the seven stops it made over four days back in 1947. Now we can do it in a single leap." Carrying 236 passengers, the fuel efficient Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Qantas uses for the route has a smaller capacity than the 484 seats it has on the Airbus A380, a comparable aircraft. To boost passenger comfort, Qantas said it has designed a menu that includes "poke bowls as well as home style comfort food" which "helps the body cope better with jetlag." Boeing has also cut the cabin air pressure from the equivalent of 8,000 feet to 6,000 feet, meaning inside the plane it's "closer to conditions on the ground." OK, but what is it actually like flying for that long? Reviews appeared to be mostly positive, with passenger Mark Beasley telling to Traveller that he found the economy seat "very comfortable" despite his 188 centimetre (6 foot 1) frame. Expat Sarah Fry said the flight was "much better" than her usual route to London from Brisbane, which stopped over in Sydney then Dubai. Peter Robinson, a builder from the UK, told The Independent he found the food "ordinary," even if the flight was quicker than he expected. On Twitter, other passengers noted the issue-free flight, and the self-serve snack bar. #QF9 touchdown @londonheathrow direct from @PerthAirport after a great flight with no issues. The game has changed. Had the pleasure of sitting with @Qantas Chairman Leigh Clifford an old mining colleague pic.twitter.com/zs1ilJaujW — Rob Williamson (@RedRiverRob) March 25, 2018 Self Serve pantry by rear galley. A very popular inflight meeting place for all! #QF9 @Qantas pic.twitter.com/wNZg8PhAs9 — Wayne Kwong (@waynewykwong) March 25, 2018 Qantas said its Perth to London service is the third longest commercial flight in the world. For those who like long haul travel, Qatar Airways' 9,032 mile (14,535 kilometre) Auckland to Doha route will have you sitting around for 17 and half hours. WATCH: This iPhone case reminds you why the Game Boy will always be awesome
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| Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discharged from hospital Posted: 27 Mar 2018 02:47 PM PDT  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was released from hospital on Tuesday after suffering from a high fever and a cough, his office said. Netanyahu said on Twitter: "I am on my way home. Sure some rest and hot soup will put things right." An official statement from his office said hospital tests indicated the prime minister was suffering from a mild viral infection of his upper respiratory tract. "The doctors recommended him to rest and undergo medical treatment," his office said in a statement, without giving details. An earlier statement said Netanyahu's personal physician believed the 68-year-old leader had not fully recovered from an illness two weeks ago and therefore decided he should undergo further tests in hospital. Netanyahu fell ill in mid-March and cancelled his public schedule for five consecutive days. "The prime minister did not complete the time required in order to recover from the illness he had two weeks ago and therefore the symptoms have gotten worse," the spokesman said in a text message. Netanyahu's illness has come at a stressful time for the four-times right-wing prime minister, who is under police investigation for corruption in three different cases. Netanyahu denies any wrongdoing. On Monday Netanyahu, his wife and son were questioned by police as part of an investigation into one of the corruption cases in which the prime minister is a suspect. In the two other cases police have already recommended that Netanyahu be charged with bribery. The final decision about whether to prosecute rests with the Israeli attorney general. That decision could be months away. Profile | Benjamin Netanyahu So far, partners in Netanyahu's governing coalition have stood by him, saying they are awaiting the attorney general's next moves. Political analysts say such support may erode if the investigations against Netanyahu intensify. Surveys have shown that about half of Israelis believe the police over Netanyahu and think he should step down, while a third think he should remain in office. Support for Netanyahu's Likud party remains strong in opinion polls.
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| Events surrounding pardoned ex-prisoner facing deportation Posted: 26 Mar 2018 04:09 PM PDT ![Events surrounding pardoned ex-prisoner facing deportation]( "Events surrounding pardoned ex-prisoner facing deportation") A Cuban immigrant who was pardoned by Colorado's governor after he was ordered released from prison only to be arrested by immigration authorities is free again. This is a timeline of Rene-Lima Marin's case:
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| Two charged with anti-Semitic murder of elderly French Jewish woman Posted: 27 Mar 2018 09:41 AM PDT  French prosecutors have charged two people, one of them a neighbour, with the murder of an 85-year-old Jewish woman who was stabbed and whose body was then set alight in a crime being treated as anti-Semitic. Mireille Knoll, who escaped the mass roundup and deportation of Jews from Paris during World War II, was found dead in her bed in her small apartment in eastern Paris on Friday by firefighters called to extinguish a blaze. Two men are in custody on charges of murder as well as aggravated robbery and damaging property in a case investigators are treating as anti-Semitic.
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| Lockheed Martin unveils MQ-25 ‘Stingray’ concept Posted: 27 Mar 2018 08:58 AM PDT  Lockheed Martin's Advanced Development Programs, better known as Skunk Works, has released concept images of its MQ-25 "Stingray" design, an unmanned carrier-launched tanker plane. The refueling drone will compete against designs from Boeing and General Atomics for a Navy contract to build a fleet of the aircraft.
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| Lawmaker Says Rumor Swirling That Ryan Will Resign; Speaker's Aide Says Otherwise Posted: 26 Mar 2018 05:25 PM PDT  A Nevada lawmaker says Capitol Hill is buzzing with a rumor that House Speaker
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| White House attacks Stormy Daniels' credibility after TV interview Posted: 26 Mar 2018 01:57 PM PDT  The White House has attacked the credibility of Stormy Daniels, the adult film star who spoke out on US TV on Sunday night about her alleged affair with the president and threats she said she received. Concurrently, the legal battle between Daniels and Trump's personal attorney, Michael Cohen, grew fiercer.
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| Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower Tells U.K. Lawmakers His Predecessor Was Poisoned Posted: 27 Mar 2018 05:31 AM PDT  Christopher Wylie said Dan Muresan was poisoned in Africa
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| He Begged ICE To Let Him See His Daughter Graduate. But He's An Easy Target For Removal. Posted: 26 Mar 2018 04:19 PM PDT  Felix Garcia pleaded with the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officer to
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| Trump Administration Decides To Add A Question About Citizenship To 2020 Census Posted: 26 Mar 2018 07:40 PM PDT  The Commerce Department announced late Monday that the 2020 census would ask
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| Robber Prays and Makes Sign of the Cross Before Breaking Into Store Posted: 27 Mar 2018 08:07 AM PDT  A suspected burglar was caught on camera appearing to ask the Lord for guidance before smashing the glass door of a Brooklyn business.
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| Holy Week around the world Posted: 27 Mar 2018 11:03 AM PDT ![Holy Week around the world]( "Holy Week around the world") As Christian around the world mark the Holy Week of Easter in celebration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Pope Francis on Palm Sunday urged young people not to be silent and let their voices be heard, even in the face of corrupt or silent elders. Here are some of the images from Holy Week.
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| UN chief condemns Yemen missile attacks on Saudi Arabia Posted: 26 Mar 2018 09:12 AM PDT  UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday strongly condemned missile attacks on Saudi Arabia from rebel-held territory in Yemen and said military escalation was not the solution to ending the three-year war. Saudi forces on Sunday intercepted seven missiles fired by Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels into Saudi Arabia, killing one person and wounding two others. Guterres "strongly condemns the launch late yesterday of a series of missiles claimed by the Huthis toward cities in Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh, as he does consistently with all attacks against civilians," said a UN statement.
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| Mexico official: Iowa family died from water heater gas leak Posted: 26 Mar 2018 10:41 AM PDT  MEXICO CITY (AP) — A prosecutor in Mexico said Monday that a gas leak in a water heater is suspected in the death of an Iowa couple and their two children last week.
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| ACLU Enlists Celebrities To Help Teach Immigrants Their Rights If ICE Comes Knocking Posted: 27 Mar 2018 10:00 AM PDT  A new series of animated films from the American Civil Liberties Union seeks
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| Japanese Emperor, Empress visit Okinawa to honor war dead on what may be last visit Posted: 27 Mar 2018 04:10 AM PDT  Japanese Emperor Akihito and his wife bowed their heads and offered prayers on Tuesday for victims of World War Two in Okinawa, on what could be their last visit to pay respects on an island where 30 percent of the population died in the war. The emperor, who has spent much of his nearly three decades on the throne seeking to soothe the wounds of war, will step down on April 30 next year in the first abdication by a Japanese emperor in nearly two centuries. The three-day visit to the southwestern chain of islands is the 11th by the imperial couple and their first since 2014, when they came ahead of the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa.
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| Prince Died Of An ‘Exceedingly High’ Amount Of Fentanyl, Report Says Posted: 27 Mar 2018 09:25 AM PDT  New details about Prince's death have been revealed -- and they'll raise a
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| Former Cheerleader Sues New Orleans Saints Alleging Discrimination Posted: 26 Mar 2018 09:07 AM PDT  Bailey Davis, who was fired from her job as a cheerleader for the New Orleans Saints in January, argues in a civil rights complaint that the team has two sets of rules—one for its female cheerleading team and one for its male players.
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| In photos: Dishes from the top 10 restaurants in Asia 2018 Posted: 27 Mar 2018 07:37 AM PDT |
| Tuesday's Morning Email: The Trump Administration Plays Politics With The Census Posted: 27 Mar 2018 04:26 AM PDT  ## TOP STORIES
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| Family of Man Killed in Fall From Top of Girlfriend's SUV Donates His Kidney to Friend in Need Posted: 26 Mar 2018 12:14 PM PDT  Police say Ryan Minett, 27, sustained fatal injuries on Friday after falling off the top of an SUV.
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| Biggest convoy yet evacuates Syria's ruined Ghouta Posted: 27 Mar 2018 12:34 PM PDT  The largest convoy yet of Eastern Ghouta evacuees arrived in northwestern Syria Tuesday as the regime threatened to resume its blitz if the last remaining rebels do not leave. Government troops, backed by Russia and loyalist militia, launched a ferocious assault more than a month ago to retake the enclave on the outskirts of Damascus. Russia and the Syrian regime it supports reportedly threatened to resume their blistering bombardment if the last holdout pocket that includes the main Ghouta town of Douma does not agree to a similar deal.
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| Judge rules against Pulse nightclub shooter's widow Posted: 26 Mar 2018 02:42 PM PDT  The revelation that the Pulse nightclub shooter's father was an FBI informant for 11 years before the attack has little bearing on the trial of the gunman's widow, a judge ruled Monday.
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| Family Dog Kills 4-Year-Old Left Alone in Backyard: Police Posted: 27 Mar 2018 08:27 AM PDT  A 4-year-old boy in Texas was killed after he was left alone in the backyard with is family's dog, according to police.
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| Whistleblower questions Brexit result, says campaigners broke election law Posted: 26 Mar 2018 11:43 AM PDT  A whistleblower at the heart of a Facebook data scandal on Monday questioned the result of Britain's 2016 Brexit referendum as his lawyers presented evidence that they said showed the main campaign for leaving the EU had broken the law. With just a year until Britain is due to leave the European Union, two whistleblowers - one from the British political consultancy Cambridge Analytica and one from the Vote Leave group - have alleged that Brexit campaigners funded their campaign illegally.
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| Sean Penn Lights Up Cigarettes During Interview With Stephen Colbert Posted: 27 Mar 2018 03:06 AM PDT  Movie star Sean Penn turned in a laid back, yet unforgettable, interview on
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| 2019 Mercedes-AMG C63 Confirmed For Debut Today Posted: 26 Mar 2018 10:46 PM PDT  A teaser video has been released with the C63 S Coupe.
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| Monday's Morning Email: Stormy Daniels opens up about Trump Posted: 26 Mar 2018 04:38 AM PDT  ## TOP STORIES
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| Mom arrested in deaths of baby, toddler found in car seats Posted: 27 Mar 2018 12:54 PM PDT  SUPERIOR, Ariz. (AP) — The mother of a baby and a toddler was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder after the children were found dead in car seats inside a car and authorities discovered evidence of foul play, officials said Tuesday.
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| Kremlin warns Boris Johnson it has a 'surprise' for those who compare Russia to Nazi Germany Posted: 26 Mar 2018 04:30 AM PDT  The Kremlin has warned Boris Johnson that it has a "surprise" in store for those who have the "impudence" to compare Russia with Nazi Germany. In a veiled warning to the Foreign Secretary, Maria Zakharova, a spokesman for the Russian foreign ministry, claimed that the UK is using the Salisbury attack as part of a "black PR" campaign to turn the West against Russia. Describing Mr Johnson's comparisons between Adolf Hitler and Vladimir Putin as a "colossal provocation," Ms Zakharova told Russian reporters that there would be repercussions for Britain. "We have a surprise for all who have the impudence to compare, to draw parallels between Russia and the Third Reich," she added. " Let's wait until Thursday, I promise to unveil a historic gift at a press conference. The gift is for Boris Johnson and everyone. " Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova attacked the Foreign Secretary over his comments It comes after Mr Johnson compared Russia's actions to those of Nazi Germany, telling MPs last week that it was "certainly right" to compare this summer's Fifa World Cup with the Berlin Games of 1936. The Foreign Secretary went further two days later, telling reporters during a trip to Lincoln that Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014 shared similarities with the invasion of the Sudetenland prior to Second World War. Mr Johnson's comments were met with a withering response from the Kremlin, which accused him of being "poisoned with venom of hate, boorishness and unprofessionalism". Meanwhile, Theresa May's decision to blame Russia for ordering the attack on Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia has seen Western leaders rally behind Britain. Following a meeting of the European Council in Brussels last week, as many as 10 European leaders are preparing to expel Russian diplomats, including France, Ireland, Holland, Denmark. Russian spy poisoning | Read more The Prime Minister is expected to announce the reciprocal measures in an update to MPs on Monday afternoon. In the wake of growing condemnation, the Kremlin has moved from denying its involvement in the attack to suggesting that Mr Skripal's poisoning was conducted by the British intelligence services. Today, Ms Zakharova claimed that Britain could "not defend their thesis", adding that EU leaders came to their conclusions without a "single fact" or "argument" that proved Russian involvement. "[It] does not even remotely resemble a trial." Front Bench promotion - end of article
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| 'Mad Mike Hughes' Injured in Crash of Homemade Rocket During Mission to Prove Earth Is Flat Posted: 26 Mar 2018 11:20 AM PDT  He has reportedly spent 10 years building the rocket to prove his longstanding belief that the earth is not round.
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