| Obama stumps for senator who supports Trump’s wall Posted: 04 Nov 2018 03:16 PM PST  Former President Barack Obama campaigned for Sen. Joe Donnelly in Indiana on Sunday — despite some significant ideological differences.
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| Senate Report Concludes No Evidence Supports Kavanaugh Misconduct Accusations Posted: 03 Nov 2018 09:46 PM PDT  A report by the Republican-controlled Senate Judiciary Committee concluded
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| Holiday Heroes: One Massachusetts man brings strangers together every Thanksgiving Posted: 05 Nov 2018 07:08 AM PST  Every holiday has its unsung hero, and AOL's video series "Holiday Heroes"
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| Crashed Lion Air jet had air speed indicator glitch on fatal flight: official Posted: 05 Nov 2018 03:02 AM PST  An Indonesian Lion Air jet that plunged into the Java Sea last week, killing all 189 on board, had an air speed indicator problem on its fatal flight and on three previous journeys, the country's transportation watchdog said Monday. The new details -- gleaned from a recovered flight data recorder -- come after the government said it was launching a "special audit" of the budget carrier's operations. "There were four flights in all that suffered a problem with the airspeed indicator," NTSC head Soerjanto Tjahjono told reporters.
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| Yoga Studio Shooting Hero Attacked Gunman With A Vacuum Cleaner And Broomstick Posted: 05 Nov 2018 02:32 AM PST  A yoga student at the Tallahassee yoga studio where a gunman killed two people
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| Sons of slain Saudi journalist Khashoggi appeal for return of his body Posted: 04 Nov 2018 04:32 PM PST  The sons of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi on Sunday issued an appeal for the return of their father's body and said they wanted to return to Saudi Arabia to bury him. In an interview with CNN, Salah and Abdullah Khashoggi said that without their father's body, their family is unable to grieve and deal with the emotional burden of their father's death. All what we want right now is to bury him in Al-Baqi (cemetery) in Medina (Saudi Arabia) with the rest of his family," Salah Khashoggi said.
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| 3 Girl Scouts, 1 adult killed in Wisconsin hit-and-run crash Posted: 03 Nov 2018 07:45 PM PDT  LAKE HALLIE, Wis. (AP) — A pickup truck lurched off a road in western Wisconsin Saturday and hit a group of Girl Scouts picking up trash in a ditch, leaving three girls and one adult dead and critically injuring a fourth girl, police said.
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| Idaho Elementary Teachers Who Dressed Up As Mexicans And The Border Wall Suspended Posted: 05 Nov 2018 08:01 AM PST  Over a dozen Idaho elementary school teachers and staff members were suspended
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| Stacey Abrams, Yale Law graduate, calls Trump’s attacks on her qualifications 'vapid' Posted: 04 Nov 2018 08:26 AM PST  Georgia gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams defended herself against President Trump's claim that she is unqualified to be governor on Sunday.
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| What to Know About the U.S. Sanctions 'Snapping Back' on Iran Posted: 05 Nov 2018 06:49 AM PST  The wide-ranging sanctions come back into force Monday, six months after the U.S. withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal
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| Feeling the pain at the New York City Marathon Posted: 05 Nov 2018 04:08 AM PST ![Feeling the pain at the New York City Marathon]( "Feeling the pain at the New York City Marathon") Seen from a vantage point near mile 16 of the New York marathon, many entrants were feeling the strain and glad for a chance at some water.
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| Best Bites: Fluffy banana bread stove top oatmeal Posted: 05 Nov 2018 05:00 AM PST  Welcome to Best Bites, a twice-weekly video series that aims to satisfy your
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| Utah Mayor Pleaded With 'United' Americans To Vote Before He Was Killed In Afghanistan Posted: 04 Nov 2018 09:35 PM PST  Utah mayor Brent Taylor, a major in the Utah National Guard, pleaded with
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| 20 Gifts For New Parents That Aren't Baby Related Posted: 05 Nov 2018 10:30 AM PST  New parents are given practically everything they could ever need to clothe,
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| Turkey: Saudi investigators worked to remove evidence Posted: 05 Nov 2018 03:18 AM PST  ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Members of a team from Saudi Arabia sent to help Turkish authorities investigate the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi worked instead to remove evidence of the slaying, a senior Turkish official said Monday.
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| Trump Makes Time For Voter Intimidation Ahead Of Election Day Posted: 05 Nov 2018 10:13 AM PST  Tomorrow, millions of Americans will cast ballots in an election widely viewed
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| Iran president Rouhani warns country faces 'war situation' as he vows to bypass new US sanctions Posted: 05 Nov 2018 03:38 AM PST  Iran's president has warned the Islamic republic faces a "war situation", as he vowed the country will sell its oil and break reimposed US sanctions. The sanctions end all economic benefits Washington granted Tehran for its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers and targets its vital energy and banking sectors. Brian Hook, the US State Department point person on Iran, called the new restrictions "the toughest sanctions that have ever been imposed" on Iran.
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| Markets steady on eve of US midterm vote Posted: 05 Nov 2018 09:02 AM PST  Stock markets on both sides of the Atlantic held steady on Monday as cautious investors eyed the upcoming US midterm elections, the resumption of Washington's sanctions on Iran and brewing fiscal fears in Italy.
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| 14 Idaho School Staffers Placed on Leave After Dressing Up as the 'Border Wall' Posted: 04 Nov 2018 10:57 AM PST  Pictures of the controversial costumes went viral on social media, but have since been taken down.
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| Prince Charles acknowledges UK role in horror of slave trade Posted: 05 Nov 2018 06:21 AM PST  "At Osu Castle on Saturday, it was especially important to me – as indeed it was on my first visit there forty-one years ago – that I should acknowledge the most painful chapter of Ghana's relations with the nations of Europe, including the United Kingdom," Charles said. "The appalling atrocity of the slave trade, and the unimaginable suffering it caused, left an indelible stain on the history of our world." Britain abolished the trans-Atlantic slave trade in 1807 although the full abolition of slavery did not follow for another generation. Two days ago the prince visited Christiansborg Castle in Osu which originally operated as a Danish slave trade fort and from where it is estimated more than 1.5 million Africans were traded.
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| Jewish nurse: I treated mass shooting suspect out of love Posted: 04 Nov 2018 10:40 AM PST  PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Jewish nurse who treated the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting suspect says that he saw confusion but not evil in the man's eyes, and that his own actions stemmed from love.
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| SoftBank boss condemns Khashoggi murder, but won't end ties Posted: 04 Nov 2018 11:34 PM PST  The head of Japanese firm SoftBank on Monday condemned the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but indicated he would continue to do business with Saudi Arabia. "We were deeply saddened by the news of Mr Khashoggi's murder and condemn this act against humanity and also journalism and free speech. This was a horrific and deeply regrettable act," said Masayoshi Son in his first comments on the killing.
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| It’s Not the Military’s Job to Oppose Trump Posted: 03 Nov 2018 08:52 PM PDT  The views of Trump's top military leaders should be expressed in private. In public, they must show their support.
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| Air Force Academy's Falcon Mascot Hurt In Army Football Prank Posted: 05 Nov 2018 05:13 AM PST  Two West Point cadets' prank on the Air Force Academy's football team went
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| Las Vegas Union Registered More Than 10,000 Voters For The Midterm Elections Posted: 05 Nov 2018 02:37 PM PST  The Culinary Workers Union in Las Vegas is known as a kingmaker in Nevada
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| Everything you need to know to vote in the midterm elections Posted: 05 Nov 2018 11:31 AM PST  This is You Won't Regret It , a new weekly column featuring recommendations, tips, and unsolicited advice from the Mashable culture team. Doing anything special on Tuesday, November 6, 2018? If you live in the United States and are registered to vote, you absolutely should have plans. Why? Because it's Election Day. In case you haven't been watching the news, following the dozens of campaigns across the nation, listening to celebrities and activists call for action, or keeping up with politics these last few months — this election's a big deal. A huge deal, in fact. And if you're able to cast a ballot in the midterms and haven't voted early or absentee, Tuesday is your last day to step up. SEE ALSO: How to follow the 2018 midterms without losing your sanity While midterm elections might not sound as important or high-stakes as presidential elections do, they still matter immensely and every vote has the power to make a difference. This year especially — with 410 women, people of color, and LGBT candidates running — local and state election outcomes have the chance to make history, which is one of the many reasons you should put forth the effort to cast a ballot. President Barack Obama already attempted to shut down seven popular excuses people make for not voting, but if you're still hesitant, we're here to help make the voting process as simple as possible. Not sure if you're registered? We've got you. First things first — if you want to vote, you have to make sure you're registered. A simple way to check is by visiting Vote.org's "Are You Registered to Vote?" page. You can also check your registration status using Rock The Vote's website. If you're not registered to vote by Election Day, there's still hope. While you may have missed your state's deadline to take part in the midterms, 15 states (outlined in the ACLU tweet below) and the District of Columbia allow voters to register on Election Day. So be sure to research your state's individual registration policies for more information. FYI to:California,Colorado,Connecticut,Hawaii,D.C.Idaho,Illinois,Iowa,Maine,Minnesota,Montana,New Hampshire,Utah,Vermont,and Wisconsin,You can register to vote on Election Day. https://t.co/Xnf50bOAe3 pic.twitter.com/Sh9JHfIkic — ACLU �� (@ACLU) November 3, 2018 You can find a full list of voter registration deadlines here, and you can register online in some cases by selecting your individual state. Need to find your polling place? No problem. If you really want to vote but aren't sure where to go to cast your ballot, Vote.org also offers a nifty polling place locator. Simply enter your address and the site will reveal your designated polling place, the hours during which you can vote, and even offer you directions. A breeze! How can I get to the polls? Okay. Registration? Check! Polling place? Check! We're looking good, but are you set with a ride? A major reason people opt out of voting on Election Day is a lack of transportation to the polls. Don't let that stop you on Tuesday. If you find yourself in need of transportation on Nov. 6, BuzzFeed will team up with Lyft to offer 50 percent off all rides to the polls. Uber will offer a "Get to the Polls" button on its app. There are also Election Day scooter and bike deals. You can also visit CarpoolVote.com — a site that connects those in need of rides to the polls or voter registration offices with volunteer drivers. Voting on Election Day can also prove to be a challenge for people with disabilities. As we noted in an earlier piece, any voter can contact their local election offices and officials to inquire about accessibility at polling places. Additionally, those who experience problems voting are encouraged to call 866-OUR-VOTE for assistance or visit 866ourvote.org — the website for a nonpartisan Election Protection coalition working to ensure every person's vote counts. Get informed on candidates Perhaps you're hesitant to vote because you feel uninformed about the candidates running for office in your area. If that's the case, RockTheVote.org and Vote.org have comprehensive candidate guides to read through, and the ACLU has a tool to help you determine which candidates running for office best align with your beliefs. Inputting your address the ACLU's voter site will also show you key issues and races on your ballot. Image: screengrab via aclu.com/voter A little extra motivation We've outlined pretty much everything you need to know in order to vote on Tuesday, but a little extra motivation never hurt: 13 entertaining (and informative) voter PSAs to get you pumped for the polls Encouraging messages from 16 talented AF music icons A photo of Will Ferrell showing his dedication to the midterms Footage of Oprah canvassing in Georgia 50 influential women share why they're voting in the midterms A handy guide to help you follow midterm elections without losing your sanity A (fake) midterm elections ad from SNL to give you some comedic relief For the love of America, please, no excuses We're all super busy. I get that. Everyone has jobs, families, obligations, and lives to live, meaning it's easy to choose to not to vote. But that would be the wrong decision. We're voting for our futures, our identities, our friends, family, and loved ones in this election. For safe schools and workplaces, for gun control, reproductive rights, LGBTQ rights, and the next decade in America. If you vote on Tuesday you'll be exercising your rights, standing up for your beliefs, and fighting for the America you want to see. You won't regret it. WATCH: 16 countries that have 'shattered that highest and hardest glass ceiling'
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| Dollar Set for Pullback After Mid-Term Vote, JPMorgan Asset Says Posted: 04 Nov 2018 11:06 PM PST  The greenback's gains will probably peter out after this week's U.S. mid-term elections, given the likelihood a divided Congress will stymie further reform, says Jasslyn Yeo, global market strategist at the money manager in Singapore.
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| Australian Who Ate Slug on a Dare Dies After Long Health Nightmare Posted: 05 Nov 2018 09:44 AM PST  The Australian man suffered paralysis and brain damage after eating a slug that was diseased.
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| Matt Dowd: If O'Rourke wins Texas, 'he becomes the biggest rock star in the country' Posted: 04 Nov 2018 08:45 AM PST  George Stephanopoulos and ABC News' political team of correspondents, analysts and contributors debate what will happen Election Night and how those results will shape Congress's agenda.
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| California teacher caught on camera in brawl with student Posted: 05 Nov 2018 02:37 PM PST  A California high school teacher is facing charges for punching a pupil who had hurled racial slurs at him, in an incident that many students and staff say was justified. Music teacher Marston Riley, 64, is seen in video footage confronting a 14-year-old student for not wearing the proper uniform. Students told the local KTLA news station that the teen refused to leave the classroom as instructed and began shouting profanity and the N-word at Riley, who is black.
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| Could Ford and Volkswagen Co-Develop a Pickup Truck? That Rumor Explained Posted: 05 Nov 2018 06:51 AM PST  Volkswagen's CEO hints strongly that the next-generation Ranger and Amarok could merge.
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| The Latest: Israeli PM praises US sanctions on Iran Posted: 05 Nov 2018 11:01 AM PST  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Latest on the situation in Iran after the re-imposition of all American sanctions on the country on Monday (all times local):
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| Ariana Grande Says Therapy 'Saved My Life So Many Times' Posted: 05 Nov 2018 11:39 AM PST  Ariana Grande is quickly becoming a source of inspiration when it comes to
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| Washington Examiner Tweet Says 'Trump Is Going To Hell'; Twitter Users Have A Field Day Posted: 05 Nov 2018 05:20 AM PST  The Twitter account of the Washington Examiner, a conservative news site, had
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| Britain calls for UN Security Council to back ceasefire in Yemen Posted: 04 Nov 2018 04:26 PM PST  Britain has called for the UN Security Council to take action over the war in Yemen, as international pressure grows on both sides. "Now for the first time there appears to be a window in which both sides can be encouraged to come to the table, stop the killing and find a political solution that is the only long term way out of disaster," said Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt. "The UK will use all its influence to push for such an approach." The Foreign Secretary's renewed call to support an end to Yemen's conflict followed a meeting with UN Special Envoy Martin Griffiths, who has been trying to advance peace talks in the neglected conflict. One of the Arab world's poorest countries, Yemen has been caught in a devastating war since March 2015, when a Saudi-led coalition launched a massive military campaign to oust Iran-backed Houthi rebels and restore the country's official government to power. Three and a half years on, much of Yemen's infrastructure is in ruins. Eight million of the country's 28 million people rely on UN food rations to survive, and experts predict widespread famine. The UK is one of the top arms suppliers to Saudi Arabia, after sales rose two-thirds in 2017. Mr Griffiths has pushed for a nationwide ceasefire in Yemen, the start of a UN-led process that could lead to an end to the conflict and eventual peace talks. The Foreign Secretary said the time was right for the UK to discuss with its UN Security Council partners how to bolster this process, days after the US made a rare appeal for a ceasefire in the country. Renewed attention on the conflict has come amid widespread condemnation of Saudi Arabia and its powerful Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, who is the chief architect of Yemen's war. MBS, as the crown prince is known, is suspected of ordering the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the country's consulate in Istanbul one month ago. Saudi Arabia and bin Salman deny his involvement. The incident has thrown a light on the crown prince's broader foreign policy decisions, apparently bringing the widely forgotten conflict in Yemen back onto the global agenda.
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| US Army builds encampment at Texas/Mexico border Posted: 05 Nov 2018 01:47 AM PST  US Army engineering battalions from Fort Riley, Kansas are setting up a facility to house US Customs and Border Protection and other armed service personnel sent to the US-Mexico border. Thousands troops are deploying to the region. (Nov. 5)
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| Britain's senior royals help UK prepare for life after Brexit Posted: 04 Nov 2018 11:48 AM PST  Taking tea with Osei Tutu II, the Asantahene or king of Ghana's Asante people, and a reception with paramount rulers is all in a day's work for the Prince of Wales. As heir to a throne occupied by his mother Queen Elizabeth II for almost as long as he has been alive, Prince Charles, who turns 70 this month, has spent his life at such occasions. London is scrambling for a deal before March 29 and Britain's most recognisable and trusted brand -- the House of Windsor -- is helping to prepare for life after Brexit.
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| Midterms 2018: Racist automated call 'by neo-Nazis' impersonating Oprah targets voters in Georgia Posted: 05 Nov 2018 05:07 AM PST  Voters in Georgia have been receiving racist and anti-semitic automated phone calls ahead of the midterm elections which will see Democrat Stacey Abrams attempt to become the US state's first black governor. The racist "robo-call" impersonates talk show host Oprah Winfrey who campaigned for Ms Abrams last week ahead of the 6 November ballot. It appears to have been paid for by a white supremacist group.
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| Nate Silver just discovered mansplaining Posted: 05 Nov 2018 09:10 AM PST  On this day we congratulate Nate Silver, who has discovered that it is frustrating when a man explains your own area of expertise to you. On Sunday, the FiveThirtyEight editor-in-chief logged on to complain about "dudes (it's almost *always* dudes) who spend 15 minutes on something you've been studying for 10+ years and act like they've solved Fermat's Last Theorem." And the women of Twitter said, "yup." You've just described being a woman in a tweet. — Maria Robinson (@mduaime) November 4, 2018 Dude I have a carload of female scientists I'd like you to meet — Mara "Get Rid of the Nazis" Wilson (@MaraWilson) November 4, 2018 Where do mansplainers go to drink?A well, actually. — Madame Librarian (@YayBooksYay) November 4, 2018 OMG welcome to our world. #WomenGetMansplainedAllDayLong — Vote Dem November 6th (@ManMet80) November 4, 2018 Those types explain my own career to me daily then usually have a meltdown when I explain to them I have more experience than they do. My favorite is when they use articles to illustrate some kind of point and get pissed off at me when I explain to them that I wrote said articles — Brooke Binkowski (@brooklynmarie) November 5, 2018 pic.twitter.com/RnoaomGY2k — Sarah Jurgens (@sarahjurgens128) November 5, 2018 �������� I got mansplained about how to use a rake, after raking about 2 acres of where we lived with massive trees.... Suddenly, I no longer felt qualified to finish the job ������������ — Mrs A (@MrsA49685842) November 5, 2018 https://t.co/FeOLTXZMzl — andi zeisler (@andizeisler) November 5, 2018 Dude, try being any woman. pic.twitter.com/OOD8318bPy — Mademoiselle Aimée (@mlleaimee) November 4, 2018 Welcome to the world of the female professional. — Sara Lipton (@sliptonmedieval) November 4, 2018 Of course, women being condescended to by men is a scientifically proven phenomenon, while Silver being condescended to is simply a standalone experience. But a little more empathy from men in the public eye is never a bad thing. (Nate, you get this whole thing now, right? Right? Oh, god.) Now, back to worrying about the midterms. WATCH: This 11-year-old genius is also an award-winning DJ
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| Sri Lanka president summons Parliament amid political crisis Posted: 04 Nov 2018 09:10 AM PST  COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka's president issued an order Sunday for Parliament to reconvene on Nov. 14, when lawmakers will get the chance to hold a confidence vote on the nation's former strongman who has been named prime minister.
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| Rare 1 of 10 pre-production Ford Sierra RS Cosworth on sale Posted: 05 Nov 2018 11:01 AM PST  1 of the 10 pre-production Sierra RS Cosworths, used as a test mule and UK press car, can be found in our classifieds
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| Ethiopia's Desisa, Kenya's Keitany win 2018 NYC Marathon Posted: 04 Nov 2018 11:58 AM PST ![Ethiopia's Desisa, Kenya's Keitany win 2018 NYC Marathon]( "Ethiopia's Desisa, Kenya's Keitany win 2018 NYC Marathon") Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia has won the New York City Marathon, holding off his countryman Shura Kitata by 1.99 seconds. Desisa finished in 2:05:59. Last year's winner, Geoffrey Kamworor of Kenya, finished third.
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| Jamal Khashoggi's Sons Ask For Their Father's Body To Be Returned Posted: 05 Nov 2018 04:55 AM PST  The two sons of slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi have joined his fiancee,
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| Iranian marchers chant 'Death to America' on eve of U.S. oil sanctions Posted: 04 Nov 2018 01:55 PM PST  Students attending the government-organized rally in the capital Tehran, broadcast live by state television, burned the Stars and Stripes, an effigy of Uncle Sam and pictures of President Donald Trump outside the former embassy compound. State media said millions turned out for rallies in towns and cities, swearing allegiance to the clerical establishment and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Trump said the deal was weak and favored Iran.
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