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The Definition of a Kilogram Just Changed. That's a Major Milestone in the Grand History of the Metric System

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Le kilogramme est mort. Vive le kilogramme! from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2A1YBAY via Latest News

Prosecutors announce charges against couple and homeless man, say they made up story for GoFundMe scam

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Prosecutors in New Jersey announced charges against Mark D’Amico, Kate McClure and Johnny Bobbitt, who they allege made up a story on fundraising site GoFundMe in an effort to keep the money for themselves. Prosecutors say the story that Bobbitt was a homeless man who used his last $20 to pay for McClure’s gas wasn’t true, and was fabricated to earn people’s sympathy so they would contribute to a fundraising campaign whose stated purpose was to help Bobbitt financially. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2K7maNA via Latest News

Trump Upbeat About Trade Deal After Receiving China Response

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Trump told reporters Friday that the Chinese response was largely complete but was missing four or five big issues, signaling that tough discussions still need to take place between the two sides as they head into the Nov. 30-Dec. 1 meetings at the Group of 20 summit in Buenos Aires. “China wants to make a deal,” Trump said. U.S. stocks erased losses as investors clung to signs the White House will cool trade tensions with the world’s second-largest economy. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2FBwkHM via Latest News

Camp Fire death toll increases to 71; San Francisco pulls famed cable cars off the roads due to poor air quality

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More than a week after first igniting in Butte County, California, the news surrounding the most destructive and deadly wildfire in California history remains grim. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Bd1DnQ via Latest News

Model And Actress Kim Porter Dead At 47

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Model and actress Kim Porter was found dead Thursday at her L.A. area home. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2QPdNZm via Latest News

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The UK's tax authority says thousands of reports have come in from various universities in the last month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QLX5tW via Online Shopping

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Johnston Press plans to file for administration with its assets then immediately sold to its lenders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qPkAXT via Online Shopping

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Small businesses owners give their reaction to the Brexit talks and the PM's draft Brexit agreement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OQcZ4G via Online Shopping

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The Chinese leader's comments can be seen as a veiled swipe at Donald Trump's America First policies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DJ4CGX via Online Shopping

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The FTSE 100 ends lower whilst sterling stabilises amid the political fall-out from Theresa May's Brexit plan. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FpWywL via Online Shopping

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Free men's mag with 500,000 circulation ends print edition as publisher focuses on Stylist. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K8zRMe via Online Shopping

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Digital minister Margot James says phone and broadband firms must "play by the rules". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TfJblv via Online Shopping

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The boss of engineering giant Rolls-Royce says politicians must get behind a "practical plan" for Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DGvKqd via Online Shopping

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Gambling Commission wants next operator to maximise returns to good causes after Camelot's licence ends. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FrhqDC via Online Shopping

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Sellers typically wait more than three months before their home goes under offer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K6Uzff via Online Shopping

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The new safety measures follow a string of incidents and delayed flights due to intoxicated pilots. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PvLnqQ via Online Shopping

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A lawsuit is filed against the US manufacturer over an alleged design fault with its 737 Max jet. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K74Isy via Online Shopping

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Facebook is embroiled in a new controversy over the tactics it used to discredit its critics. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PVOdVD via Online Shopping

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The club said sales of matchday tickets and merchandise fell in the first quarter of the year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qMtpBL via Online Shopping

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The Ivy Park gymwear brand is now 100% owned by Beyoncé's management company Parkwood. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2B6KbkL via Online Shopping

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The Walmart-owned supermarket reports its sixth consecutive quarterly increase in sales. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QIMUq1 via Online Shopping

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Analysts say the worse than expected 0.5% fall in sales suggests shoppers are cutting back spending. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TiqX31 via Online Shopping

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John Jones tells the BBC he was charged a £240 contract break fee despite being with Virgin Media for seven years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BbgJKH via Online Shopping

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Billion of pounds will be spent, but do people want to see commercial messages on their screens? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zbu6Jg via Online Shopping

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Gin has gone from a drink for posh parents and old buffers to the hippest spirit in the UK - but is it on the wane again? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FATei6 via Online Shopping

Buster Scruggs review: Coens' western homage is pretty slow on the draw - CNET

The Coen brothers saddle up a frothy, frustrating western in The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. from CNET https://ift.tt/2DJgpFl via Mobiles

Black Friday TV deals 2018: The best and the cheapest - CNET

The lowest TV prices of the year start now. Here are our favorite deals so far. from CNET https://ift.tt/2FqZJUJ via Mobiles

PlayStation Store Black Friday 2018 sale features PS Plus, God of War discounts - CNET

Recent PS4 games like Red Dead Redemption 2, God of War and Assassin's Creed: Odyssey are all on sale in Sony's digital storefront. from CNET https://ift.tt/2QPzlFo via Mobiles

US airport security is slowly getting just a bit better - CNET

A different security checkpoint design that's finally landing at US airports could speed up your holiday travel... if you know how to use it. from CNET https://ift.tt/2Q7jWTA via Mobiles

Facebook Messenger may soon let you watch videos with friends over chat - CNET

The company is reportedly testing a feature called "Watch Videos Together." from CNET https://ift.tt/2qPLQFv via Mobiles

Fantastic Beasts 2 review: A lovable mess - CNET

The Crimes of Grindelwald, the second installment in JK Rowling's wizarding series, is packed with magical concepts only fans will comprehend. from CNET https://ift.tt/2BcWhcs via Mobiles

TSA's automated security lanes aim to speed up holiday travel video - CNET

A new security checkpoint design could shorten wait times at TSA checkpoints across the US. from CNET https://ift.tt/2DIAQSJ via Mobiles

Black Friday 2018 deals at Walmart: PlayStation, Xbox, iPad, Google and more - CNET

The massive discount retailer is arguably the king of Black Friday. Here are its best deals. from CNET https://ift.tt/2z0V2eO via Mobiles

WarnerMedia plans Criterion streaming service after axing FilmStruck - CNET

The Criterion Channel, coming early next year, "will be picking up where FilmStruck left off," AT&T's WarnerMedia says. from CNET https://ift.tt/2QTIgG1 via Mobiles

Black Friday 2018 smart home deals: Google Home Hub, Facebook Portal, Apple HomePod, Alexa gadgets and more - CNET

We're tracking the best smart home bargains from Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target and more. Here's our running list -- including the deals you can buy right now. Expect regular updates. from CNET https://ift.tt/2OKP3Qk via Mobiles

The best Black Friday 2018 deal on Apple AirPods: Get $19 to $39 off - CNET

Who's got the best price on these wire-free earbuds? from CNET https://ift.tt/2FmoSzU via Mobiles

Best dating apps of 2018 - CNET

Ready to jump into the world of online dating apps? Here's the best place to start. from CNET https://ift.tt/2PZbPIU via Mobiles

Black Friday 2018 console deals: PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch bundles start at $200 - CNET

Black Friday is the best time to buy a new gaming console, and this year deals start Sunday, Nov. 18. from CNET https://ift.tt/2Dobusm via Mobiles

Brave promises websites will load 20 times faster with SpeedReader mode - CNET

The simplified web pages load a whopping 20 to 27 times faster, the startup says. The AI-based tool protects privacy better, too. from CNET https://ift.tt/2QPFIbU via Mobiles

Castlevania's Adi Shankar developing new Devil May Cry Series - CNET

Devil May Cry will join Castlevania in "the bootleg multiverse.” from CNET https://ift.tt/2Q0Fj99 via Mobiles

Black Friday 2018 deals: Laptops, PCs, Chromebooks, tablets, monitors and more - CNET

Costco's killer Surface Pro bundle -- the newest model, a Surface Pen and Type Cover for $800 -- starts Nov. 16. from CNET https://ift.tt/2Dp9396 via Mobiles

Six websites that turn your used electronics into money - CNET

Gadget collecting dust in a junk drawer? Turn it into cash. from CNET https://ift.tt/2Q4qySN via Mobiles

Google sister company puts glucose-sensing contact lenses on hold - CNET

Google parent Alphabet's life sciences unit, Verily, will instead focus on two other smart lens projects. from CNET https://ift.tt/2Bd7AkS via Mobiles

CNET Asks: Which holiday deals day is your favorite? - CNET

Deals season is here! Do you bear the cold weather for Black Friday or shop from the computer on Cyber Monday? Let us know how you shop. from CNET https://ift.tt/2FqTcJE via Mobiles

Black Friday 2018 sound bar deals: Vizio, Polk, Klipsch and more, starting at $100 - CNET

Whether you're buying a sound bar for yourself or loved ones, there are tasty deals to be had these holidays, from $100 and up. from CNET https://ift.tt/2qS4ZXs via Mobiles

Verizon now lets you add multiple phone numbers to a single device - CNET

You can hold up to four numbers on a single phone for $15 per additional line. from CNET https://ift.tt/2FuuN63 via Mobiles

Tips For Playing Pokémon Let's Go! Eevee and Pikachu

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Tips For Playing Pokémon Let's Go! Eevee and Pikachu    Kotaku Pokemon Let's Go Guide: How To Get The Mythical Meltan And Melmetal    GameSpot Pokemon Let's Go: Well, I guess my adult ass is going to collect them all    Ars Technica Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokemon: Let's Go, Eevee! Release Date, Bundles, Gameplay, and Everything Else ...    NDTV Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2DsWhXk via Technology

Report: Cheaper, disc-free Xbox One option coming next year

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Report: Cheaper, disc-free Xbox One option coming next year    Ars Technica Microsoft is reportedly planning an Xbox One without a disc drive for 2019    Digital Trends Microsoft will reportedly release a disc-less variant of the Xbox One    Destructoid Microsoft may be working on an Xbox One that ditches the disc drive    Business Insider Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2FqUtjU via Technology

iPad Pro 12.9-inch review: Putting Apple's 'pro' claim to the test

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iPad Pro 12.9-inch review: Putting Apple's 'pro' claim to the test    AppleInsider Original Apple Pencil vs. Apple Pencil 2    Mac Rumors A popular YouTuber was able to bend the new iPad Pro easily    BGR Apple's new iPad Pro seems to bend pretty easily    The Verge MacBook Air and iPad Pro 2018 review: Two bites at the Apple    Telegraph.co.uk Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2QT6obP via Technology

PS4's Best Black Friday 2018 Deals: God Of War, PS Plus, PSVR, Games, Consoles, More

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PS4's Best Black Friday 2018 Deals: God Of War, PS Plus, PSVR, Games, Consoles, More    GameSpot PlayStation 4 re-review, five years in    Polygon Weekend Console Download Deals for Nov. 16: Black Friday Begins    Shacknews Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2QR25O0 via Technology

Blockchain gaming gets a boost with Mythical Games' $16M Series A

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Blockchain gaming gets a boost with Mythical Games' $16M Series A    TechCrunch Mythical Games Raises $16M To Expand Studio & Gaming Properties    Deadline Mythical Games Secures $16 Million Investment    Los Angeles Business Journal Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2DqaUKM via Technology

This might be Google's budget Pixel, complete with headphone jack

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This might be Google's budget Pixel, complete with headphone jack    The Verge The mid-range Google Pixel appears in pictures—complete with headphone jack    Ars Technica This Could Be the Cheap Pixel 3 People Were Hoping for    Gizmodo Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2zmR5RZ via Technology

The Sinking City trailer questions reality at the Golden Joystick Awards

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The Sinking City trailer questions reality at the Golden Joystick Awards    PC Gamer Fortnite and God of War win big at the Golden Joystick awards    Gamasutra 'Fortnite' Beats 'Red Dead Redemption 2' for "Ultimate Game of the Year" at Golden Joystick Awards    Comicbook.com Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2zdAks6 via Technology

Huawei Mate 20 Pro review: you'll wish you could get one

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Huawei Mate 20 Pro review: you'll wish you could get one    SlashGear Source: Huawei P Smart 2019 is launching in Europe with a Kirin 710 for €199    XDA Developers (blog) Huawei Mate 20 Series to Make Debut in India With AI-powered Real Time Cinema Effects    MySmartPrice Gear Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2PDb0WY via Technology

Microsoft Tested, Then Killed Ads in Windows 10's Mail App

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Microsoft Tested, Then Killed Ads in Windows 10's Mail App    PCMag.com Microsoft Realizes We Don't Actually Want Ads in Our Mail and Gmail Is Just an Exception    Gizmodo Microsoft wants to put ads in Windows email — and it's already testing them out (update)    The Verge Windows 10 update history - Windows Help - Microsoft Support    Microsoft Support Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2qPMwux via Technology

Toyota Introduces Avalon and Camry TRD

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Toyota Introduces Avalon and Camry TRD    Automobile 2020 Toyota Avalon And Camry TRD Pack 301HP And A Track-Tuned Suspension    Carscoops The 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD and Camry TRD Leave Their Boring Reputation Behind [News]    TFLcar.com Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2QQ1z2W via Technology

T-Mobile's Black Friday sale: Free iPhone XR, OnePlus 6T, and Galaxy S9 with a few twists

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T-Mobile's Black Friday sale: Free iPhone XR, OnePlus 6T, and Galaxy S9 with a few twists    BGR This T-Mobile Black Friday deal gets you a free Note 9 or Galaxy S9    ZDNet I spent a day taking photos with the iPhone XS Max — and it's hard not to be impressed with what this thing can do    Business Insider The best Black Friday phone deals of 2018    USA TODAY Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2QPQBu0 via Technology

RUMOR: PlayStation 5 Reveal and Release Schedule Leaked, Along With PSVR 2 Details and a Ton More

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RUMOR: PlayStation 5 Reveal and Release Schedule Leaked, Along With PSVR 2 Details and a Ton More    PlayStation LifeStyle Why Exactly Is Sony Skipping E3 For The First Time In 24 Years?    Forbes Nintendo and Microsoft say they're all-in on E3 after Sony bows out of 2019 event    Digital Trends Industry Momentum Will Drive E3 2019 to New Heights - The Entertainment Software Association    Entertainment Software Association PlayStation Skipping E3 for First Time in Show's 24-Year History    Variety Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2zfDzPR via Technology

Final Fantasy XIV's Next Expansion Is Shadowbringers, Coming Summer 2019

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Final Fantasy XIV's Next Expansion Is Shadowbringers, Coming Summer 2019    Kotaku Final Fantasy 14: Shadowbringers expansion coming summer 2019    Shacknews Final Fantasy 14 getting new Shadowbringers expansion, Blue Mages and more    Polygon Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2zgt7HN via Technology

Rumor: 'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' Will Get Free Modes and Spirits After Launch

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Rumor: 'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' Will Get Free Modes and Spirits After Launch    Comicbook.com King K. Rool's color 8 in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate looks a lot like an obscure, unused Donkey Kong Country 2 boss    EventHubs Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2Q5353Q via Technology

This Is the Galaxy S10 According to the Most Reliable Samsung Expert

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This Is the Galaxy S10 According to the Most Reliable Samsung Expert    Tom's Guide Samsung Galaxy S10 will have a hole not a notch, patent suggests    The Independent Samsung Galaxy Note 10 screen leaks as its biggest ever, take that iPhone XS Max    T3 Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2K8pbgC via Technology

One Important Thing Could Be Hindering A Nintendo 64 Mini Classic Edition

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One Important Thing Could Be Hindering A Nintendo 64 Mini Classic Edition    Forbes Nintendo confirms the N64 Classic Edition won't be ready any time soon    BGR Nintendo Has No Plans to Release an N64 Classic Right Now    IGN Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2S0EcE1 via Technology

How to take great photos with the Pixel 3, the best camera phone around

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How to take great photos with the Pixel 3, the best camera phone around    Digital Trends Your smartphone photos are totally fake -- and you love it    Chicago Daily Herald Google Assistant call screening is now rolling out for the Pixel 2 and 2 XL    The Verge Google AI Blog: Night Sight: Seeing in the Dark on Pixel Phones    Google AI Blog [Update: Fix due soon] Some Pixel 3 users have noticed that their text messages are vanishing    Android Police Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2DqQe5u via Technology

Review: 2018 MacBook Air with Retina display – mainstream Mac [Video]

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Review: 2018 MacBook Air with Retina display – mainstream Mac [Video]    9to5Mac All the best Apple MacBook deals for Black Friday 2018    Digital Trends Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2DoEzEe via Technology

Sunset Overdrive's mouse controls are terrible

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Sunset Overdrive's mouse controls are terrible    PC Gamer Over-the-top shooter Sunset Overdrive is out today on PC    The Verge An open world with no rules: former Xbox One Exclusive Sunset Overdrive comes to PC!    Gamasutra Sunset Overdrive on Steam    Steam Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2zXmw4L via Technology

Death Toll Rises To 63 In Northern California Camp Fire, 631 Now Unaccounted For

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The death toll in Northern California's Camp fire rose once again on Thursday from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2RR8bhi via Latest News

How Florida’s recount will work

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No, Florida isn’t going to go through 8 million ballots one at a time. Here’s how the rest of the recount process will work. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2DpPwWd via Latest News

Yahoo News Explains: Is North Korea breaking the missile agreement with Trump?

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North Korea is reportedly continuing to develop its ballistic missile program. Following a summit with the U.S., North Korean leader Kim Jong Un agreed to dismantle his country’s main nuclear site. North Korea reportedly continues to make improvements to more than a dozen other sites that could launch conventional and nuclear missiles. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2TgHnZo via Latest News

New York Residents Grapple With Their Gigantic New Roommate, Amazon

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NEW YORK ― Locals are being force-fed a Silicon Valley-sized meal, and all from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Ka8a5E via Latest News

FBI, Aruba Police Probing Royal Princess Cruise Ship Death

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The FBI and authorities in Aruba are investigating whether the tragic death of from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2BcRDLw via Latest News

President Trump insists his lawyers did not write his answers to Mueller

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President Trump told the press that he, not his lawyers, wrote the answers to questions from special counsel Robert Mueller. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2OILgD7 via Latest News

Best Bites: Crispy prosciutto cups with goat cheese and figs

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Welcome to Best Bites, a twice-weekly video series that aims to satisfy your from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2K9JutY via Latest News

The Latest: Hamas abides by cease-fire, restrains protests

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JERUSALEM (AP) — The Latest on the political developments in Israel (all times local): from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2BcbLgt via Latest News

Fatal infernos: California blazes grow as hundreds go missing

The toll in the deadliest wildfires in recent California history climbed to 59 on Wednesday as authorities released a list of 130 people still missing. Most of those unaccounted for are from the Butte County town of Paradise, in northern California, which was virtually erased from the map by the so-called “Camp Fire” blaze that erupted last week. Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea told journalists Wednesday evening that 461 search and rescue personnel and 22 cadaver dogs were involved in the effort to locate those missing and DNA testing was being expedited to identify the victims. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2zEPENS via Latest News

Is Sen. Kamala Harris Running In 2020? Ask The 1,100 Facebook Ads She Just Bought.

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Sen. Kamala Harris isn't saying if she plans to run for president, but her from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2K6uY6p via Latest News

Hand recount ordered in Florida's divisive U.S. Senate race

Florida election officials on Thursday ordered a hand recount of ballots in the closely fought U.S. Senate race between Democratic incumbent Bill Nelson and his Republican challenger, Governor Rick Scott, after a machine recount showed them divided by a razor-thin margin. Under state law, the Florida Department of State must trigger a manual recount if an electronic recount of ballots finds a margin of victory less than 0.25 percent. Gillum, who initially conceded on election night but then reversed course, signaled that he had not yet given up. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2OOpv4O via Latest News

Gov. Scott Walker On Students Who Gave Nazi Salute: 'They're Idiots.'

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Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) mustered a lukewarm response when asked about from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2TnFPx5 via Latest News

List of retailers that will be closed on Thanksgiving 2018

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While many stores push the limits of Black Friday and offer store hours on from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Q4cV65 via Latest News

My Kid's School Bus Was Attacked. His Reaction Surprised Me.

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It's October, and my eighth-grader is late getting home from school. "Where from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2zYfwog via Latest News

Michael Avenatti: Stormy Daniels to ‘seek new lawyer’ if domestic violence allegations prove true

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Adult film actress Stormy Daniels says she will be “seeking new representation” if domestic violence allegations against her attorney Michael Avenatti are true. The entertainer, who is suing Donald Trump over a nondisclosure agreement she signed about an alleged affair before he went on to win the 2016 election, made the comments after it was reported Mr Avenatti had been arrested over suspicion of domestic violence Wednesday afternoon. The lawyer, who is considering a 2020 presidential bid, has denied all allegations. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2DIziIK via Latest News

Indonesian jet crash victim's family sues Boeing

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The family of an Indonesian man killed in a Lion Air jet crash is suing Boeing, alleging that the accident may have been caused by a problem with the flight-control system in its newest 737 plane. The father of Rio Nanda Pratama filed the lawsuit Wednesday in the US state of Illinois, where the plane manufacturer is headquartered, over the death of the young doctor who was to have married his high-school sweetheart this week. Pratama's fiance Intan Syari, 26, has made headlines after she posed alone for photos in a wedding gown that she was to have worn at the couple's nuptials in Indonesia. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2FzrL0C via Latest News

The Latest: Democrat leads in last undecided House race

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on U.S. House races in California (all times local): from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2OPRq4e via Latest News

Ford Model T survives California wildfires almost untouched

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Ron Westbrook had to flee his home due to the Californian wildfires, but can find minor comfort in his Ford Model T surviving from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2QGE504 via Latest News

Facebook Executive Sheryl Sandberg Calls Explosive NYT Report 'Simply Untrue'

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Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg weighed in on the recent from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2zdDJHA via Latest News

'Start Here' podcast: 4 military members charged with Green Beret's death

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The incident happened last June when the two Navy SEALs and two special ops Marines were stationed in Mali. ABC News' Brad Mielke reports. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Dra1l6 via Latest News

GOP Senator Says Voter Suppression Is A 'Great Idea'

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Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) appeared to endorse voter suppression during a from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Bc7ji0 via Latest News

Crews search for California fire victims as list of missing grows

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The search for victims of a catastrophic blaze that reduced a northern California town to ashes intensified on Thursday as authorities posted an expanded list of nearly 300 people reported missing in the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history. At least 56 people have been confirmed dead so far in the Camp Fire, which erupted a week ago in the drought-parched Sierra foothills 175 miles (280 km) north of San Francisco and now ranks as one of the most lethal single U.S. wildfires since the turn of the last century. Authorities attributed the high death toll in part to the staggering speed with which the wind-driven flames, fueled by desiccated scrub, raced through the town Paradise, a town of 27,000 residents. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2qNPyPT via Latest News

Bullseye! Hilarious photos capture dogs showing impressive concentration before catching treats

This unique collection of photographs shows the concentrated faces of dogs just before catching their beloved treats. Professional photographer Christian Vieler, from Germany, shot the latest series of his “Dogs Catching Treats in Trouble” collection with hilarious results. Some of the 48-year-old’s images show the happy faces of successful catches, whereas others illustrate pooches’ shocked reactions on seeing such large amounts of treats thrown at them at once. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2QN5Gwq via Latest News

Fire Deaths Rise To 71 With More Than 1,000 Missing

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CHICO, Calif. (AP) -- With the confirmed death toll at 71 and the list of from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2DsJ6FN via Latest News

British PM fights rebellion over Brexit deal

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British Prime Minister Theresa May battled Friday to salvage a draft Brexit deal and her own political future. The Conservative leader said she believed with "every fibre of my being" in the Brexit course she had set, after facing a hostile parliament and seeing four ministers, including Brexit secretary Dominic Raab, quit the government. Members of parliament on all sides warned her there was no way the plan could win their approval, but she dismissed calls to quit, saying: "Am I going to see this through? from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2QJAX3k via Latest News

Brazilian gets life in prison for Spanish family slayings

MADRID (AP) — A judge in Spain on Thursday handed down three life sentences to a Brazilian man convicted of the gruesome slayings of his aunt, uncle and two young cousins. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2PyQVB7 via Latest News