| As Trump vows to leave Syria, Kurds fear a power grab by Iran and Russia Posted: 21 Dec 2018 03:05 PM PST  Officials in Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdish region, are now struggling to prepare for the consequences of what they fear will result from a hasty U.S. military withdrawal from Syria, the announcement of which caught them and even senior members of the Trump administration off-guard.
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| Eat avocados without washing them? That's an avoca-don't, FDA says Posted: 21 Dec 2018 11:24 AM PST  The concern is that when you cut into an avocado, the knife could bring pathogens on the peel to the edible fleshy part.
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| Brazil court overrules injunction on Boeing-Embraer tie-up Posted: 22 Dec 2018 05:40 AM PST  A Brazilian court on Saturday shot down a fresh injunction by a judge over a plan by planemakers Boeing of the US and Embraer of Brazil to create a $5.26-billion joint venture, Brazil's state news agency said. It was the second time this month an appeals court has overruled decisions by a Sao Paulo judge, Victorio Guizio Neto, seeking to temporarily block the deal. The higher court said Saturday it was not up to Guizio Neto to decide the future of the proposed joint venture, noting that the Brazilian government held a "golden share" in Embraer that allowed it to veto strategic decisions if it wished, according to state news agency Agencia Brasil.
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| Fiancé of missing Colorado woman arrested for her murder Posted: 21 Dec 2018 05:12 PM PST ![Fiancé of missing Colorado woman arrested for her murder]( "Fiancé of missing Colorado woman arrested for her murder") The fiancé of a 29-year-old Colorado woman who vanished nearly a month ago from a small mountain town was arrested on Friday on murder charges in her disappearance, though investigators have yet to locate the young mother's body, police said. Patrick Frazee, 32, is being held without bond on suspicion of first-degree murder and solicitation to commit murder stemming from the presumed slaying of Kelsey Berreth, Woodland Park Police Chief Miles De Young said at a news conference. "While we have not found Kelsey at this time, information has been developed that has helped to narrow down our search," De Young said.
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| Van Jackson: My North Korea Prediction for 2019 Posted: 22 Dec 2018 07:11 AM PST  The appearance of progress belies the reality of an unchanging—or even worsening—situation below the surface.
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| Google Celebrates the Shortest Day of the Year With a Winter Solstice Doodle Posted: 21 Dec 2018 02:04 AM PST  It's that time again
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| Kremlin says would welcome Rusal minimizing impact of U.S. sanctions Posted: 21 Dec 2018 02:14 AM PST ![Kremlin says would welcome Rusal minimizing impact of U.S. sanctions]( "Kremlin says would welcome Rusal minimizing impact of U.S. sanctions") The Kremlin can only welcome Russian aluminum giant Rusal succeeding in minimizing the impact of U.S. sanctions, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Friday. On Wednesday, the U.S. Treasury said it would lift sanctions on the core empire of Russian businessman Oleg Deripaska, including Rusal and its parent En+, as they have agreed to restructure to reduce Deripaska's stakes. The deal is a corporate matter for Rusal only, Peskov said, when asked whether the Kremlin had approved it.
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| The Latest: Drastic changes mulled over PG&E safety concerns Posted: 21 Dec 2018 08:12 PM PST ![The Latest: Drastic changes mulled over PG&E safety concerns]( "The Latest: Drastic changes mulled over PG&E safety concerns") SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on California regulators considering splitting up Pacific Gas & Electric (all times local):
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| These Are the Most Valuable Hot Wheels Cars of All Time Posted: 21 Dec 2018 07:11 AM PST |
| Supreme Court liberal Ginsburg has cancerous nodules removed from lung Posted: 21 Dec 2018 10:41 AM PST  Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the eldest justice of the minority liberal faction on the US Supreme Court, underwent surgery Friday to remove two malignant nodules on her left lung, the court announced. Ginsburg, 85, underwent the pulmonary lobectomy at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. The nodules were discovered last month in x-rays after she fell and fractured three ribs.
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| Barn find 1955 Chevy Corvette hasn't seen daylight in 40 years Posted: 21 Dec 2018 07:09 AM PST  Tucked away for 40 years, this 1955 Chevrolet Corvette looks worse-for-wear in its hiding place – but now it's out, don't even think about trying to buy it.
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| Ice skating, live reindeer to soothe record U.S. holiday travel rush Posted: 21 Dec 2018 03:04 AM PST  A record one-third of the U.S. population is expected to take to the nation's roads, rails and skies for Christmas and New Year's travel, prompting airports to trot out unusual perks like free ice skating and live reindeer to soothe the stressed crowds. In the heavily populated Northeast, travelers will face heavy rains and high winds on Friday and Saturday, potentially causing further highway congestion and flight delays and cancellations. The American Automobile Association expects 112.5 million Americans, around a third of the U.S. population and about 4 percent more than last year, to travel by car, train and plane from Dec. 22 to Jan. 1.
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| 8-year-old Congolese boy dies after undergoing surgery in Los Angeles to remove facial tumor Posted: 22 Dec 2018 08:09 AM PST  The 8-year-old boy who went to California to have a massive tumor removed from his face died Friday night.
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| Kurds warn British jihadists and other Isil suspects could escape after US withdrawal from Syria Posted: 21 Dec 2018 08:42 AM PST  America's Kurdish allies have warned that thousands of Islamic State group jihadist prisoners - including the surviving Britons known as "The Beatles" - may escape custody once US forces leave Syria. The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said they could be unable to secure 2,000 suspects they are holding if they have to divert forces to fight a Turkish offensive, after Donald Trump's decision to pull US forces from Syria. The suspected jihadist prisoners include six British men, four British women and several of their children. Among them are Alexanda Kotey and Shafee El-Sheikh, who allegedly behead Western hostages. The warning came as America's allies reeled from Mr Trump's twin unexpected decisions to pull out from Syria and significantly scale back the US military campaign in Afghanistan. Taliban officials said they welcomed Mr Trump's orders to begin withdrawing up to 7,000 of America's 14,000 troops based in Afghanistan fighting the insurgent movement. The SDF have spearheaded the fight against Isil Credit: REUTERS/Rodi Said/File Photo The decision to dramatically scale back the war effort in Afghanistan blind-sided Nato-allies including Britain. It also caused dismay among diplomats in Kabul and Afghan officials who fear abandonment by the West will cause a repeat of the 1990s civil war. Only last year, Mr Trump's new strategy for Afghanistan had pledged troop increases and promised not to pull back until security conditions had improved. Ashraf Ghani's government put a brave face on the announcement saying "If the few thousand foreign troops that advise, train and assist leave, it will not affect our security." American envoys earlier this week spent three days in discussion with Taliban negotiators trying to forge a tentative peace process. The Taliban have long demanded a US withdrawal as a precondition for talks with Kabul. Graeme Smith, a consultant for International Crisis Group, said: "It's clear that a rapid pullout of all international forces could spark the collapse of the Afghan government and start a new civil war. Still, this partial withdrawal could send a useful message to all sides. This signals to the Taliban that the US is serious about negotiating an exit. Taliban have been asking each other in recent weeks whether American diplomats were honest when they claimed to be ready for a responsible withdrawal." Mr Trump's decision to overrule military advice and embark on a pullout is understood to have contributed to the decision by his defence secretary, Gen Jim Mattis to resign. Gen Mattis had long been seen in Kabul as an advocate of supporting the Afghan government and a guarantor of American support. Diplomats said other members of the Nato coalition would now have to decide if they were able to stay with a greatly reduced US force. America's allies are largely reliant on US military might for logistics such as air transport and medical treatment. The White House has reportedly decided to pull the more than 2,000 US troops out of Syria Credit: DELIL SOULEIMAN/AFP/Getty Images European allies also disputed Mr Trump's claim that a withdrawal for Syria was justified because America had defeated Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (Isil). "We do not share the analyses that the territorial caliphate has been annihilated," said French defence minister Florence Parly. "It's an extremely grave decision and we think ... the job must be finished." Yet Mr Trump insisted he had "done more damage to ISIS than all recent presidents....not even close!" The SDF warned the West that it could "lose control" of the jihadists if American troops left Syria. " We will continue our mission but confronting this terrorism will be difficult because our forces will be forced to withdraw from the frontlines in Deir Ezzor to take up positions on the border with Turkey to counter any attack we may face," said Ilham Ahmed, a senior official from the SDF's political council. The warning appeared intended to galvanise Western countries, who are deeply concerned about the return of foreign fighters from Syria, into maintaining support for the Kurds even after US forces withdraw.
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| The 8 Best Buildings Completed in 2018 Posted: 21 Dec 2018 11:18 AM PST |
| China calls US ‘arrogant and selfish’ over hacking charges Posted: 21 Dec 2018 04:27 AM PST  China has called the US "arrogant and selfish" after two Chinese citizens were charged for allegedly participating in a global hacking campaign to steal trade secrets and other sensitive information from American government agencies and corporations. Zhu Hua and Zhang Shilong are accused of trying to illegally obtain intellectual property, technology secrets and the personal data of over 100,000 US navy members over a 12-year period. The crimes were apparently part of several campaigns lasting years that targeted dozens of companies as well as several foreign governments, according to the US department of justice.
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| Goldman Sachs CEO defends bank in 1MDB scandal Posted: 22 Dec 2018 12:31 AM PST  The head of Goldman Sachs defended the investment bank's handling of the scandal-plagued Malaysian fund 1MDB on Friday, saying much criticism of the financial giant was unfair. "I cannot stress enough how integrity is a cornerstone of our culture," newly-installed Chief Executive David Solomon said in a year-end message to employees. Goldman helped 1MDB to issue $6.5 billion of bonds but Kuala Lumpur accuses the bank and its former employees of misappropriating $2.7 billion during the process.
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| This 1993 Bugatti EB110 was the dawn of a new era Posted: 21 Dec 2018 02:24 AM PST  Long before Volkswagen Group ownership and the Bugatti Veyron, the EB110 was making headlines with its 213mph top speed and quad-turbo V12 engine
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| Asian stocks sink for 2nd day after Wall Street slide Posted: 20 Dec 2018 07:56 PM PST  BEIJING (AP) — Asian stocks fell further Friday after Wall Street slid on recession fears, putting markets in Shanghai, Tokyo and Sydney on track to end 2018 down more than 10 percent.
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| Graham calls for hearings on troops in Syria, Afghanistan Posted: 21 Dec 2018 01:19 PM PST  The GOP senator on Friday called for immediate Senate hearings on President Trump's decision to withdraw all American troops from Syria.
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| Uranus is weird and researchers think a giant collision caused it Posted: 22 Dec 2018 07:35 AM PST  Uranus has always been a bit of an oddball in our solar system and a new simulation presented by a group of researchers might explain why. Uranus, the seventh planet from the sun, is a peculiar ice giant that is tilted at a 98-degree angle — while every other planet spins on a vertical axis in relation to its orbit, Uranus spins on a horizontal axis. Researchers suggest that this may have been caused by a massive collision. SEE ALSO: Moody photo from Mars shows a giant crater loaded with ice Jacob Kegerreis, a PhD researcher at Durham University, presented the analysis that a huge rock, possibly the size of a small planet, collided with Uranus, causing it to tilt dramatically, affecting its spin, its magnetic field, and even its heat distribution. Kegerreis and his fellow researchers created a high-resolution simulation to show exactly what this would have looked like 3 to 4 billion years ago. The impact would have been catastrophic. Along with affecting the planet's tilt, the impact event may have also spurred on the development of Uranus's thick icy outer layer, which keeps the heat from planet's core locked inside. Uranus is the only planet in our solar system that doesn't leak heat from its core, reaching temperatures of -371 degrees Fahrenheit at some of its chilliest points. The impact likely caused Uranus's larger moons and rings, which orbit in line with its rotation, to gain their unique path as well. There is still quite a bit to learn about Uranus, considering only one probe has taken a close look at the planet, and that was the Voyager 2 in 1986. WATCH: Virgin Galactic reaches the edge of space
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| One of World Trade's Top Prognosticators Is Worried About 2019 Posted: 20 Dec 2018 09:00 PM PST  "When you look at those leading indicators, they continue to weaken. It's almost like a death from a thousand cuts," Robert Koopman said in an interview Thursday. Financial markets have been increasingly concerned about a possible slowdown in the world economy next year and the impact of President Donald Trump's trade wars.
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| Groups of illegal immigrants apprehended in Arizona where no border fence is present as lawmakers debate funding on Hill Posted: 21 Dec 2018 06:45 AM PST  Border Patrol apprehends two large groups of illegal immigrants in a remote area of desert between Yuma and Tucson, Arizona; William La Jeunesse reports.
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| Island exile the latest Danish blow for 'unwanted' migrants Posted: 20 Dec 2018 07:06 PM PST  Denmark's ruling coalition has approved a controversial plan to put some 125 "unwanted" migrants on Lindholm, an uninhabited island, sparking outrage at home and abroad. To get that message across, the government has multiplied the obstacles for would-be immigrants and introduced almost 100 amendments restricting the rights of migrants. The island exile idea was proposed by the populist, anti-immigration Danish People's Party (DPP), which is not part of the government but the idea was snapped up by the ruling centre-right coalition.
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| The New 2020 Ford Explorer Officially Debuts January 9 Posted: 21 Dec 2018 07:32 AM PST  Here's what we know about the redesigned SUV so far.
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| UBS to pay US states $68M in rate manipulation settlement Posted: 21 Dec 2018 01:38 PM PST ![UBS to pay US states $68M in rate manipulation settlement]( "UBS to pay US states $68M in rate manipulation settlement") HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Swiss bank UBS has agreed to pay $68 million to settle a multistate investigation into the bank's role in manipulating an interest rate used to price everything from credit cards to mortgages, officials said Friday.
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| Iran says U.S. presence in Syria was a mistake from the start Posted: 22 Dec 2018 05:52 AM PST ![Iran says U.S. presence in Syria was a mistake from the start]( "Iran says U.S. presence in Syria was a mistake from the start") Iran said that the U.S. military presence in Syria had been "a mistake, illogical and a source of tension", in Tehran's first reaction to President Donald Trump's planned pull-out. Trump has begun what will be a total withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria, saying on Wednesday they had succeeded in their mission to defeat Islamic State and were no longer needed in the country. "From the start, the entry and presence of American forces in the region has been a mistake, illogical and a source of tension, and a main cause of instability," Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi was quoted as saying by state media on Saturday.
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| London's Gatwick airport reopens again after drones sow travel chaos Posted: 21 Dec 2018 10:48 AM PST  After the biggest disruption at Gatwick, Britain's second busiest airport, since a volcanic ash cloud in 2010, Gatwick said around 700 planes were due to take off on Friday, although there would still be delays and cancellations. The airport briefly closed again on Friday to investigate a new drone sighting but was soon operating as normal. "The military measures we have in place at the airport have provided us with reassurance necessary to re-open our airfield." Britain deployed unidentified military technology to guard the airport against what transport minister Chris Grayling said were thought to be several drones.
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| Best Treadmills of 2018 Posted: 22 Dec 2018 03:00 AM PST  Treadmills are a big investment but can pay off in the long run. Our recommended models start at just $900, and a budget folding treadmill with a reasonable rating can be had for closer to $600....
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| The Mars InSight robot just placed its first instrument on Mars’ surface Posted: 21 Dec 2018 06:03 PM PST  NASA's Mars InSight mission is moving along at a rapid pace. After landing on the planet just a few weeks ago, InSight has spent its days observing its new living space and sending back photos of the ground surrounding it. NASA's InSight team has been practicing the tricky task of placing the robot's sensitive instruments on the surface. Now, with a couple of years of observation and data gathering ahead of it, the bot has successfully deployed the first of its sensor suite, and NASA is very happy with how well things are progressing. "NASA's InSight lander has deployed its first instrument onto the surface of Mars, completing a major mission milestone," NASA writes in a new blog post. "New images from the lander show the seismometer on the ground, its copper-colored covering faintly illuminated in the Martian dusk. It looks as if all is calm and all is bright for InSight, heading into the end of the year." There were many factors at work in determining the timetable between landing and instrument deployment, and NASA is the first to admit that it got mighty lucky with InSight's landing site. One major concern was that rocks or uneven ground would hamper instrument placement, requiring extensive planning before the sensors could be placed on the planet. However, NASA's chosen landing site ended up being even more perfect than the InSight team could have hoped. The ground was virtually free of anything larger than a pebble and the robot's handlers have plenty of space to work with, allowing things to move on faster than initially planned. "InSight's timetable of activities on Mars has gone better than we hoped," InSight Project Manager Tom Hoffman said in a statement. "Getting the seismometer safely on the ground is an awesome Christmas present."
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| Police: Colorado woman likely killed at home, fiance charged Posted: 21 Dec 2018 06:59 PM PST  The fiance of a Colorado woman who has been missing since Thanksgiving Day was arrested Friday on allegations of killing the mother of his child, and police said she likely died at her house in a mountain town.
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| Indonesia takes majority stake in massive Grasberg mine Posted: 21 Dec 2018 03:13 AM PST  Indonesia on Friday finalised a $3.8 billion deal with US mining giant Freeport-McMoRan to take a 51 percent stake in the giant Grasberg mine, the president said. The announcement finally brings an end to a fierce standoff between Freeport and the government over rights to one of the world's biggest gold and copper mines. Indonesian state-owned mining firm Inalum will get the majority interest in the Grasberg mine, from just under 10 percent now, the company said in a statement.
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| 'Inactive until further notice': Federal social media accounts post glum sign-offs for government shutdown Posted: 22 Dec 2018 08:30 AM PST  Some impacted government agencies and departments flatly announced the shutdown would shutter the social media presences indefinitely.
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| Florida to be battered by strong winds in the wake of Thursday's violent storms Posted: 21 Dec 2018 02:40 AM PST  In the wake of severe thunderstorms that damaged dozens of homes in Florida on Thursday, gusty winds on Friday will threaten to cause even more damage across the state.
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| Israeli army says Palestinian killed at West Bank roadblock Posted: 21 Dec 2018 12:01 PM PST  JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military on Friday confirmed shooting a Palestinian car passenger dead in the West Bank, while a second Palestinian teenager was killed in a weekly border demonstration in the Gaza Strip.
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| James Mattis exits, along with the guardrails for Donald Trump's foreign policy Posted: 22 Dec 2018 08:43 AM PST  Defense secretary and president have clashing world views. Mattis believes in respecting allies and confronting authoritarians: Our view
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| Ford recalling 874,000 pickup trucks in North America for fire risks Posted: 21 Dec 2018 06:32 AM PST  Ford Motor Co said Friday it is recalling 874,000 pickup trucks in North America with engine block heaters for fire risks.
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| Altria takes stake in Juul e-cigarettes for $12.8 bn Posted: 20 Dec 2018 10:00 PM PST  US tobacco giant Altria, maker of major brands such as Marlboro and Chesterfield, announced Thursday that it will buy a 35 percent stake in popular e-cigarette maker Juul for $12.8 billion. The deal comes as US regulators increase scrutiny of usage among young consumers of the fast-growing vaping products that tobacco companies hope will compensate for declines in conventional cigarette sales. The investment more than doubles the value of Juul to $38 billion.
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| There are so many great Philips Hue deals that’ll still arrive before Christmas Posted: 22 Dec 2018 06:05 AM PST ![There are so many great Philips Hue deals that'll still arrive before Christmas]( "There are so many great Philips Hue deals that'll still arrive before Christmas") Philips Hue smart LED lighting products are always best-sellers during the holiday shopping season, and the reasons for that isn't exactly a mystery. Philips Hue is super popular, and it's also a super expensive brand so people jump at the opportunity to save. One such opportunity is happening right now on Amazon, and the best part is all the products on sale will be delivered in time to give as Christmas gifts! That includes Philips Hue Single Premium A19 Smart Bulbs, Philips Hue White A19 4-Packs, the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance LightStrip Plus, and even more. Check out all the deals below. ## Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance LightStrip Plus Dimmable LED Smart Light * MAXIMUM COMPATIBILITY: Pair your Hue smart bulbs with any voice or Smart Home assistant (Hub required and included). Works with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, Microsoft Cortana, SmartThings, IFTTT. * HASSLE-FREE CONNECTIVITY: Smart Lights that won't clog up your Wi-Fi network. Control up to 50 Hue lights on one Hue Hub without adding a Wi-Fi extender or extra router * HOW TO USE: Install the flexible 80-inch LightStrip under bars, bed frames, or cabinets, with included adhesive tape. Trim it to the perfect size with the included cut marks. 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| Pope vows Church will 'never again' ignore abuse accusations Posted: 21 Dec 2018 02:38 AM PST  Pope Francis vowed Friday that the Catholic Church will never again treat abuse allegations without "seriousness and promptness", calling on abusers to hand themselves in to police. "The Church will never seek to hush up or not take seriously any case," the pope said in his annual address to the Church's governing Curia at the Vatican. "Let it be clear that before these abominations the Church will spare no effort to do all that is necessary to bring to justice whosoever has committed such crimes".
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