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Virginia scandal: Why politicians shouldn't always be purged over past blackface incidents

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Every decades-old instance of blackface does not deserve the gong and the hook. Especially when civil rights are at stake, as they could be in Virginia. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Ggdghu via Latest News

Gosnell : When Art Collides with Reality and Exposes the Truth

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Gosnell: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer is the true story of a doctor who went to prison for life in 2013 for stabbing several infants he had delivered alive inside his hellhole of an abortion clinic in Philadelphia. At the same time, infanticide became a key issue in major stories in Virginia and New York. Last week, Virginia governor Ralph Northam became engulfed in a controversy over whether he had appeared in his medical-school yearbook in costume, either in blackface or in the white sheet and hat of a Ku Klux Klan member. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2thGh3P via Latest News

Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker goes head to head with Democratic lawmakers on

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Democrats go after acting Attorney General Whitaker over his treatment of the Mueller probe. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Sp0bsP via Latest News

Elizabeth Warren hits US campaign trail amid questions over whether she can shrug off 'Pocahontas' row

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Elizabeth Warren, the 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, hit the campaign trail for the first time on Sunday hoping to shake off criticisms of her questionable past claim to Native American heritage that could undermine her White House bid. The Massachusetts senator, regarded as a top tier contender for the nomination but facing an increasingly crowded Democratic field, immediately took aim at Donald Trump, who she said could be in jail come election day. "By the time we get to 2020, Donald Trump may not even be president," Ms Warren said. "In fact, he may not even be a free person." Ms Warren, 69, travelled to the critical electoral state of Iowa less than 24 hours after officially launching her candidacy. In Cedar Rapids, she spoke of rebuilding the middle class through economic equality and challenging corporate wrongdoing. "I want to be clear on this. I’m not taking one thin dime of PAC money. I’m not taking one thin dime of federal lobbyist money. And...

Israel arrests Palestinian over killing of Israeli woman

Israeli security forces arrested a Palestinian man on Saturday suspected of killing an Israeli woman found dead two days ago in a forest on the outskirts of Jerusalem, police said. The Israeli Shin Bet internal security service and police said in a statement that the 29-year-old Palestinian suspect was seized over the killing of the 19-year-old woman during a raid in the Palestinian city of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. Shin Bet said the suspect left his home in the Palestinian city of Hebron carrying a knife, saw the victim in the forest and killed her. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Sk9SJ0 via Latest News

Justin Fairfax: Second woman accuses Virginia deputy governor of sexual assault

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A second woman has accused Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax of sexual assault, claiming the Democrat raped her 19 years ago while they were both students at Duke University. Meredith Watson, 39, said in a statement that the state’s deputy governor attacked her in 2000. Mr Fairfax denied the allegation. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2tiMYCF via Latest News

Virginia official accused of rape will have to resign if allegations are true: governor

In a CBS interview to be broadcast on Monday, Governor Ralph Northam said he had learned from the controversy that erupted on Feb. 1 when a racist photo surfaced from his medical school yearbook, and that as a former pediatrician he could help Virginians heal. Virginia also needs someone who is strong, who has empathy, who has courage and who has a moral compass," Northam told CBS "This Morning" co-host Gayle King. "And that's why I'm not going anywhere." According to excerpts of the interview provided on Sunday by CBS, Northam was asked about allegations of sexual crimes, including rape, that have been made by two women against Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax, a fellow Democrat who is African-American and the state's second-highest elected official. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2MYcKFs via Latest News

Icy, snowy winter storm to snarl the Northeast early this week

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A multifaceted winter storm is expected to overspread the Northeast during the first half of the week, bringing traffic-snarling snow, wind and ice to the region. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2WQYCSY via Latest News

The Latest: Kurds launch final push to defeat IS in Syria

BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the Syria conflict (all times local): from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2TG9ReZ via Latest News

Trump ordered Justice Department to draft memo advising firing of Comey, former deputy FBI director claims

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Donald Trump ordered the Justice Department to justify his firing of FBI director James Comey in 2017, according to a new book by Mr Comey’s former deputy. In the upcoming memoir, former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe details deputy attorney general Rod Rosenstein’s upset at allegedly being asked by the White House to draft a now notorious memo in which he advised Mr Comey’s removal. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2SEOm0U via Latest News

A Yale University newspaper editor is urging students to spy on white-male classmates

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Isis Davis-Marks encourages her fellow students to collect information on their white-male classmates to potentially ruin their future careers in a Yale Daily News op-ed. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2thkrxo via Latest News

The Latest: Accuser willing to testify to Virginia lawmakers

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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Latest on fallout from scandals roiling Virginia's top officials (all times local): from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2MWhbRe via Latest News

Turkey calls on China to close internment camps for Muslims

Turkey called on China to close its internment camps for Muslims, saying the camps which reportedly hold a million ethnic Uighur people are a "great shame for humanity". Last week, rights activists urged European and Muslim nations to take the lead in establishing a U.N. investigation into China's detention and "forced indoctrination" of up to 1 million Uighurs, who speak a Turkic language, and other Muslims in Xinjiang province. "The policy of systematic assimilation against the Uighur Turks carried out by the authorities of China is a great shame for humanity," Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman Hami Aksoy said in a statement late on Saturday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2E358ys via Latest News

The new Picasso? Meet Ai-Da the robot artist - Reuters

The new Picasso? Meet Ai-Da the robot artist    Reuters FALMOUTH, England (Reuters) - Can robots be creative? British gallery owner Aidan Meller hopes to go some way towards answering that question with Ai-Da, ... View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://reut.rs/2DpaClM via Technology

Cryptocurrency Stealing Malware Has Been Discovered On Google Play - Hot Hardware

Cryptocurrency Stealing Malware Has Been Discovered On Google Play    Hot Hardware Security Alert: Malicious Android App Created to Steal Cryptocurrency    CryptoGlobe 5 cool new apps you should download this week    AndroidPIT Android WARNING: Fake version of popular app STEALS sensitive data from your Google phone    Express Google Play caught hosting an app that steals users’ cryptocurrency    Ars Technica View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2BwfBkC via Technology

Google Maps Starts Testing AR-Powered Navigation - Thurrott.com - Thurrott.com

Google Maps Starts Testing AR-Powered Navigation - Thurrott.com    Thurrott.com Google Maps AR navigation is currently being trialed by select users    TechRadar Google is letting some users test its AR navigation feature for Google Maps    The Verge It’s the Real World—With Google Maps Layered on Top    The Wall Street Journal Google Maps AR navigation feature now available for some users    MSPoweruser View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2BrAvRO via Technology

Apex Legends: Top 20 tips to help you improve and win more games - Dexerto.com

Apex Legends: Top 20 tips to help you improve and win more games    Dexerto.com What does Apex Legends’ success mean for Anthem?    Polygon 'Apex Legends' Players Really Want A Chappie Legendary Skin For Pathfinder    Comicbook.com Apex Legends smashes Fortnite on Twitch in first week    Dexerto.com Free Battle Royale Game Apex Legends Launches For Free On PS4, Xbox One, PC    GameSpot View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2SHYeaf via Technology

Player gains access to Fallout 76's restricted 'Vault 63,' prays Bethesda doesn't use the ban hammer - Destructoid

Player gains access to Fallout 76's restricted 'Vault 63,' prays Bethesda doesn't use the ban hammer    Destructoid Fallout 76 player glitches inside sealed Vault 63, begs Bethesda not to ban them    PC Gamer Fallout 76 player gets inside, shares pictures from, mysterious sealed Vault 63 (update)    Polygon Bethesda Responds After 'Fallout 76' Player Accidentally Accesses Sealed Vault 63    Comicbook.com Fallout 76 horde event bug is sending players to the inside of Vault 63    VG247 View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2I75Izr via Technology

Chrome Beta 73 adds copy and share buttons to address bar, improves media playback on PCs, and more [APK Download] - Android Police

Chrome Beta 73 adds copy and share buttons to address bar, improves media playback on PCs, and more [APK Download]    Android Police Latest Google Chrome beta for Android includes experimental ‘dark mode’    TechRadar Google Chrome browser to get Edge’s Reading View on the desktop    MSPoweruser Chrome OS 72 brings Android Pie and Assistant to some models, adds external drive access to Android apps, and much more    Android Police Google rolls out Chrome 72 with new features, bug fixes and security updates    The News Minute View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2I4c5Du via Technology

More Than 1800 Games Have Now Been Released On The Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Life

More Than 1800 Games Have Now Been Released On The Nintendo Switch    Nintendo Life Nintendo Switch Mini Rumors: Release Date, Specs, Everything We Know    Tom's Guide Why Nintendo Failed To Hit Its Switch Sales Targets | ScreenRant    Screen Rant Switch SP? Gameboy Classic? What do you want from Nintendo's next dedicated handheld?    Destructoid Feature: Just One More, Honest: The Unlikely Endurance Of amiibo    Nintendo Life View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2Ss5WWL via Technology

Samsung Galaxy M30 design leak reveals triple rear cameras and front appearance - gizmochina

Samsung Galaxy M30 design leak reveals triple rear cameras and front appearance    gizmochina Galaxy S10+ 1TB Limited Edition to launch in mid-March    SlashGear Galaxy S10 Leak Exposes Samsung's Expensive Secrets    Forbes Samsung Galaxy S10 teased on Flipkart: India launch next month, may have 'disruptive' pricing    Times of India Galaxy S9 update does not fix the biggest problems with this phone    Express View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2E4xKHK via Technology

New Infantry Rifle weapon coming soon to Fortnite - FortniteINTEL

New Infantry Rifle weapon coming soon to Fortnite    FortniteINTEL Activision-Blizzard Employees Doomed By Fortnite’s Dominance    CCN 'Fortnite' Adding New Infantry Rifle    Comicbook.com New Infantry Rifle Coming to Fortnite Battle Royale    Fortnite Insider Why Electronic Arts Jumped 17% in January    The Motley Fool View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2UPS5pV via Technology

Apple's Trying to Push iPhone Upgrades -- and That's OK! - The Motley Fool

Apple's Trying to Push iPhone Upgrades -- and That's OK!    The Motley Fool Everyone's favorite ultra-thin iPhone cases are only $8.99 for the iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max    BGR Here's one Chinese company's crazy answer to the ugly iPhone notch    Business Insider iPhone SE 2 featuring notch and full glass rear demonstrated in latest concept video    9to5Mac Apple’s 2019 iPhones to retain the pricing of its 2018 devices    Gizchina.com View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2SBcstu via Technology

Google's Next Pixel Devices Might Have Real Dual SIM Support - Thurrott.com

Google's Next Pixel Devices Might Have Real Dual SIM Support    Thurrott.com Here's one way the Pixel 4 might catch up with the newest iPhones    TechRadar Pixel 4 could finally have true dual SIM support    SlashGear Google's Pixel 4 may offer improved dual-SIM functionality, according to an AOSP commit    Android Police Google plans to give the Pixel 4 this 2018 Apple iPhone feature    Phone Arena View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2I6EbOJ via Technology

Google airs Pixel 3 Playmoji ad featuring Childish Gambino during Grammys [Video] - 9to5Google

Google airs Pixel 3 Playmoji ad featuring Childish Gambino during Grammys [Video]    9to5Google What Is Playmoji? Childish Gambino Showed His Off During The Grammys    Elite Daily Does Your Phone Have a Little Dancing Childish Gambino in It? Hmmmm? Does It?    Vulture Google Pixel 3 | Childish Gambino Playmoji    Made by Google View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2MZwatE via Technology

Apple's iPhone Shipments Plunge in China as Huawei Tightens Grip - Yahoo Finance

Apple's iPhone Shipments Plunge in China as Huawei Tightens Grip    Yahoo Finance Apple Inc.'s Chinese smartphone shipments plummeted an estimated 20 percent in 2018's final quarter, underscoring the scale of the iPhone maker's retreat in ... View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://yhoo.it/2RQb1Tr via Technology

I’ll hate if the new Windows 10 19H2 Start Menu looks like this - MSPoweruser

I’ll hate if the new Windows 10 19H2 Start Menu looks like this    MSPoweruser This Is the Windows 10 Start Menu Microsoft Should Build    Softpedia News View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2MXFRsA via Technology

The ‘Fortnite’ effect slams videogame makers’ stocks - MarketWatch

The ‘Fortnite’ effect slams videogame makers’ stocks    MarketWatch The outsize success of 'Fortnite' has begun to punish the world's largest videogame makers. from Technology - Latest - Google News https://on.mktw.net/2MT3AKz via Technology

Modder Enhances The Original 'Resident Evil' HD Remake Graphics - Bloody Disgusting

Modder Enhances The Original 'Resident Evil' HD Remake Graphics    Bloody Disgusting Monster Hunter Movie From Resident Evil Veterans Arrives In 2020    GameSpot What Resident Evil 8 And Resident Evil 3 Remake Can Learn From RE2 And RE7    GamingBolt The Weird Desire To Play Resident Evil 2 Even After Quitting Out Of Fear    Kotaku Resident Evil 2 Was The Best Selling Game on PSN In Europe During January    DualShockers View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2DsMWwG via Technology

[Download] This is the first wallpaper from the Samsung Galaxy S10 - TalkAndroid

[Download] This is the first wallpaper from the Samsung Galaxy S10    TalkAndroid Latest photo leak for cheapest Galaxy S10 is completely bananas    CNET Samsung Galaxy S10 vs iPhone XS Max might not be any competition at all    T3 Xperia XZ4 v Galaxy S10 - Which Sony or Samsung flagship will rule in 2019?    Express.co.uk Limited Edition Samsung Galaxy S10+ with 1TB storage, 12GB RAM may be available on March 15th    XDA Developers View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2RReMIg via Technology

11 good dogs FaceTiming with their humans - Mashable

11 good dogs FaceTiming with their humans    Mashable A list of the best interactions between dogs and their owners over FaceTime. from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2SE8WP3 via Technology

Pokemon Go Valentine's Event 2019 Leaked? - Dexerto.com

Pokemon Go Valentine's Event 2019 Leaked?    Dexerto.com A special Pokemon Go Valentine's Day event is coming soon. This has been confirmed in the most recent Pokemon Go newsletter. Leaks may have revealed the ... from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2Bt1pIW via Technology

Ed Boon is Not a Fan of Recent Mortal Kombat 11 Leaks - Bleeding Cool News

Ed Boon is Not a Fan of Recent Mortal Kombat 11 Leaks    Bleeding Cool News 'Mortal Kombat 11' Director Ed Boon Breaks Silence on Latest Roster Leak    Comicbook.com View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2TCPAXI via Technology

Apple is offering an extended Apple Music trial during the Grammys for Shazam users - The Verge

Apple is offering an extended Apple Music trial during the Grammys for Shazam users    The Verge Apple offering custom ‘Grammy Awards experience’ and 4 months free of Apple Music via Shazam    9to5Mac Apple Offering Free 4-Month Apple Music Trial During the Grammys to Shazam Users    iphonehacks.com Apple is Offering a Four Month Free Trial of Apple Music During the GRAMMY Awards    iClarified View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2DtCVQ7 via Technology

Best Grammys 2019 performances ranked: Cardi B, Post Malone, Lady Gaga and more - CNET

Alicia Keys played two pianos at one time, Cardi B saluted Wakanda forever and Kasey Musgraves made everything all right. from CNET https://cnet.co/2TCY2pX via Mobiles

Star Wars Resistance Episode 15: The New Trooper creates First Order chaos - CNET

Kaz goes undercover in a classic disguise. from CNET https://cnet.co/2WRv9IA via Mobiles

Dumbo teaser flies high even before Grammy Awards - CNET

The little elephant with the big ears sure knows how to soar. from CNET https://cnet.co/2RUMRqS via Mobiles

Aladdin Grammys trailer gives first look at Will Smith as Disney's blue Genie - CNET

Will Smith takes on the Genie role that Robin Williams made famous. from CNET https://cnet.co/2I4c9TZ via Mobiles

Lincoln Navigator Grammy ads star Serena Williams, Abe Lincoln - Roadshow

The dynamic tennis superstar and Honest Abe pitch Lincoln's ultra-lux SUV in new commercials on music's biggest night. from CNET https://cnet.co/2Dv1iNa via Mobiles

Black Panther roars with two Grammy Award wins - CNET

King's Dead won for best rap performance and the film also won best score soundtrack for visual media. from CNET https://cnet.co/2SDnlLs via Mobiles

How to buy a sound bar in 2019 - CNET

Buying a sound bar is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to upgrade the sound of your television. Here's the questions you should be asking. from CNET https://cnet.co/2TGRRkL via Mobiles

High-speed trains in the US - CNET

Check out the current and future high-speed trains in the US. from CNET https://cnet.co/2MWNkrF via Mobiles

Unboxing HP's gargantuan $5K Emperium 65 G-Sync gaming monitor video - CNET

This is where the fun starts. from CNET https://cnet.co/2StNdu0 via Mobiles

Epix launches its own streaming service named Epix Now - CNET

The $6 per month subscription service offers access to movies and the cable TV network's original programming. from CNET https://cnet.co/2tdx24K via Mobiles

The best dating sites for Valentine's Day and beyond - CNET

Get swiping! from CNET https://cnet.co/2tcazFi via Mobiles

TCL's cheap Roku TVs are the go-to choice for tight budgets video - CNET

With rock-bottom pricing and the best built-in streaming, the TCL S325 and S425 series could be all the TV you need. from CNET https://cnet.co/2GxWZ72 via Mobiles

TCL 325 series (2019 Roku TV) review: Want a small, cheap streaming TV? Start here - CNET

With its excellent Roku streaming smart TV system and budget price, the TCL S325 series is one of our top picks among 32- to 49-inch TVs. from CNET https://cnet.co/2WUgufO via Mobiles

A Jester's Tale uses Magic Leap mixed reality to sink into your dreams video - CNET

Creator Asad J. Malik explains how he approached making a mixed-reality fable that would stick in participants' heads. from CNET https://cnet.co/2RRZUth via Mobiles

With Magic Leap, your entertainment may get real weird real quick - CNET

The startup's staying power may hinge on the visions concocted by outsiders who go rogue. from CNET https://cnet.co/2RSMEEP via Mobiles

4 reasons to get an Amazon Echo for your grandparents - CNET

Young or old, Alexa is a great companion for anyone. from CNET https://cnet.co/2MYbuSP via Mobiles

Tribit MaxSound Plus review: A small Bluetooth speaker grows up but maintains its value - CNET

The MaxSound Plus, the bigger version of Tribit's highly rated XSound Go speaker, pumps out richer sound for a little more than $50. from CNET https://cnet.co/2MYcLt3 via Mobiles

Is high-speed rail in the US ever going to happen? - CNET

After decades of languishing development and stagnated projects, true high-speed rail in the US could be just around the corner. from CNET https://cnet.co/2SAZegn via Mobiles

Moto G7 vs. G7 Play, G7 Power and G7 Plus: All specs, compared - CNET

Motorola launched a handful of new phones today. Here's what makes each one different. from CNET https://cnet.co/2GxUsKa via Mobiles

Trump's wall: Mind the gaps

Camera-laden towers and underground sensors plug the gaps in the existing US-Mexico border fence. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2SC1TGG via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Grindr and Tinder 'must not risk children's safety'

Minister vows to question Grindr and Tinder on safeguarding measures following "shocking" findings. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MY0HIm via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Reddit: Censorship fears spark criticism of Tencent funding reports

Redditors flooded the site with snarky posts after reports of funding from Chinese tech giant Tencent. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2BqTX0Y via Online Shopping in Pakistan

LG G8 ThinQ 128 GB to cost around $900

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LG G8 ThinQ will arrive at MWC 2019 and so far we know it will have ToF sensor on the front to help the selfie camera for face unlocking and 3D animated emojis. It is also expected to run the Snapdragon 855 chipset and to have the biggest battery in an LG flagship in the last five years. These specs suggest a high retail price and we'll likely get exactly that. According to a reddit user, the phone with 128 GB storage will cost CAD1,199 which is slightly over $900. Smartphones in Canada are usually a bit more expensive than in the United States, so the LG G8 ThinQ 128 GB will likely be... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2E37nCa via IFTTT

Meizu Note 9 photos revealed on TENAA

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Meizu introduced a smartphone with no physical buttons, but the company has no plans to stop with its regular series. The Note series is back in the daily news cycle and exactly a week after the full specs of the Meizu Note 9 appeared on TENAA, the Chinese regulatory posted photos of the device. Meizu Note 9 from all sides Meizu is a company that rarely goes with the flow, following questionable trends like notches bezel-less designs. It does its own thing like having the main camera setup in the center of the back panel. Apparently, the Note 9 will be a fresh change, with... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2URgonu via IFTTT

Week 6 in review: Samsung Galaxy S10 leaks everywhere

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Another week over and the Galaxy S10 topic has taken over our newsfeed. Leaks and rumors have been building for some time now and this week they hit their peak. Gradually we unearthed press renders of the Galaxy S10, the Galaxy S10+ and the Galaxy S10e (including the exclusive Canary Yellow color), photos in the wild of the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10 and S10+ dummies photographed in the wild and more. What more - well we already knew the prices of the Galaxy S10 family but this week we confirmed that they'll start their pre-orders on the same day as their unveiling - February 20 - and will... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2WMYSlU via IFTTT

Top 10 trending phones of week 6

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This week's episode of the 'Chronicles of people's smartphone interests' series or as we call it - the Top 10 trending phones chart, features a new king. The Samsung Galaxy M20 entered last week in the second spot only to claim the crown a week later. The Redmi Note 7 steps down into second, and the two are joined on the podium by the Galaxy A7 (2018), itself climbing one spot up. The Redmi Note 6 Pro has also inched ahead, and these last two's ascent comes at the expense of the yet-to-be-announced Galaxy S10+ which has dropped into fifth place. A two-year-old Galaxy S8 has reentered the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2GkVFVS via IFTTT

Motorola Moto G7 and Moto G7 Plus in for review

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This week, Motorola announced the G7 family consisting of no less than four smartphones. A couple of them, the Moto G7 and Moto G7 Plus, are now in our office for review. Moto G7 on the left, Moto G7 Plus on the right (trust us) The Moto G7 Plus is the highest-specced of the bunch, with a Snapdragon 636 inside and a 16MP+5MP camera setup on the back. The non-Plus trades in the Snapdragon 636 for a more modest 632 while a 12MP primary module replaces the 16MP one of the G7 Plus. On the outside, the two phones look practically the same - they employ the same 6.2-inch display with a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2I6cSnu via IFTTT

Weekly poll: which Moto G7 model do you love?

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The G6 generation was fairly conservative with 16:9 screens and chipsets that didn't cut it for a 2018 mid-ranger (the vanilla G6 had a Snapdragon 450!). That's not how you fend off Xiaomi and company. Motorola's new Moto G7 quartet feels decidedly more modern - in fact quite competitive. We'll leave the details for the hands-on review, here we'll just focus on the key strengths and weaknesses because we worry these are too close in terms of specs and price to all succeed on the market. The Moto G7 Plus is clearly the top dog in this family. It features a 16+5MP dual camera with OIS and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2WTqnu4 via IFTTT

Israel arrests Palestinian suspect in teenager's killing

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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police said Saturday they arrested a Palestinian suspect in the killing of an Israeli teenager, as thousands of people in Gaza buried two Palestinian teenagers killed by Israeli fire a day earlier in protests along the perimeter fence. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2I0bAug via Latest News

Texas councilman in crossfire for calling Democratic star a 'bimbo'

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A councilman who called new Democratic US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez a "bimbo" on Twitter has unleashed a firestorm of criticism. Scott Dunn of Richardson, Texas also slammed Ocasio-Cortez, a social media savvy star of the Democratic Party's left wing, saying she had "nothing between her ear (sic)" for criticizing President Donald Trump's State of the Union speech. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2SB3Ymd via Latest News

Denver teacher strike: What to know before walkout Monday

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Teachers all over the USA have gone on strike in the past year. Denver could be next. What a teachers' strike means for parents, students in Denver from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Dx13S2 via Latest News

Freshman Congresswoman Ilhan Omar calls for defunding Homeland Security

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Oliver McGee, former deputy assistant secretary of transportation, weighs in on Minnesota Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar’s comments on defunding Homeland Security. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2E1LOSd via Latest News

Turkey urges China to respect Uighur rights, close camps

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ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey has called China's treatment of its minority Uighurs "a great cause of shame for humanity." from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2WT0Bq4 via Latest News

U.S. to Press Maduro With New UN Resolution on Venezuela

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The draft resolution calls for the “immediate start of a political process leading to free, fair, and credible presidential elections,” according to a copy of the document seen by Bloomberg. The U.S. is trying to build upon growing international pressure on Maduro to cede power after President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Juan Guaido -- the head of the national assembly -- as the interim president of Venezuela, a move that has since been followed by more than 30 governments worldwide. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2GuSVo9 via Latest News

Facebook criticised for promoting 'legal loophole' in US gun ownership laws

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Facebook has been criticised by a gun safety group for taking millions of dollars in advertising money to promote a legal “loophole” that allows Americans to obtain "concealed carry" weapon permits without any physical training. The social network's own records show at least $3.7 million has been spent since May advertising the so-called "Virginia loophole". It enables would-be gun carriers to get permits in a few minutes by answering 10 simple questions on their mobile phone, without ever actually touching a firearm, or meeting an instructor. A company promoting the controversial scheme has been designated a "political advertiser" by Facebook, and has become the third biggest spender, after Donald Trump and Beto O’Rourke. They are far ahead of other big political advertisers, including Democrat 2020 front-runner Kamala Harris, and the oil giant ExxonMobil. David Chipman, senior policy adviser at the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, said: ...

Woman smashed Bronx restaurant windows with bat over out-of-stock beef patties, police say

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The incident last month began when the unknown suspect entered a Jamaican and American eatery, and ordered a beef patty with cheese, police say. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2BtZ3to via Latest News

Snowstorm buries Pacific Northwest, with more on the way

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SEATTLE (AP) — Residents of the Pacific Northwest took to neighborhood hills with skis, sleds or even just laundry baskets Saturday to celebrate an unusual dump of snow in a region more accustomed to winter rain. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2SDTwKt via Latest News

Racism and redemption: Virginia blackface row stirs painful past

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Can a politician be forgiven for racist behavior from the past? What if that behavior evoked the darkest chapters of American history, from slavery to segregation? The 59-year-old Democrat is refusing to resign over a yearbook photograph showing a person in blackface and another wearing Ku Klux Klan robes -- denying either was him. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2SAgLFq via Latest News

SDF will attack IS Syria enclave once civilians out: official

The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) is poised to attack the last Islamic State (IS) enclave in its area of operations once civilians still inside have been evacuated, an SDF official said. The besieged Islamic State enclave centered around Baghouz on the eastern bank of the Euphrates River represents the jihadist group's last territorial foothold in the part of Syria where the U.S.-backed forces have been fighting it. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2SGREAL via Latest News

Vatican ex-doctrine chief pens manifesto amid pope criticism

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican's former doctrine chief has penned a "manifesto of faith" to remind Catholics of basic tenets of belief amid what he says is "growing confusion" in the church today. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2teOru0 via Latest News

Saudi King Approves $3.1 Billion Plan to Ease Expat Fee Costs

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Authorities will exempt some companies from paying the 2018 fees or reimburse those that have already paid, according to the official-Saudi Press Agency. To qualify for the aid, businesses need to have made strides in hiring more Saudi nationals. The fees were introduced in 2018 as part of a drive to increase non-oil government revenue -- a key goal of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s economic transformation plan -- but have drawn fire from business owners in a country accustomed to cheap foreign labor. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Bw82tY via Latest News

Duke of Edinburgh car crash victim feels 'safer' now he's given up his licence

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A woman who broke her wrist in a car crash involving the Duke of Edinburgh has said she feels “safer” now he has given up his driving licence. Emma Fairweather, 46, who was a passenger in a Kia Carens that collided with the Duke's Land Rover last month, said: "He's making the most sensible decision he can. It's a shame he didn't make it a bit sooner but it's the right thing to do.” The Duke, 97, voluntarily surrendered his licence after “careful consideration”, Buckingham Palace announced this weekend. It comes almost a month after the accident, in which his Land Rover was overturned on a crossroads near the Queen's Norfolk estate. The Duke said he was blinded by the sun before he pulled out of a sideroad into the path of an oncoming car. Norfolk Police have passed their file on the crash to prosecutors, although he is now unlikely to face action. Nick Freeman, the lawyer known as Mr Loophole for his successful defence of celebrities charged with traffic of...

What will your tax refund be? So far, they're smaller by an average of $170

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The average tax refund issued so far declined to $1,865, down 8.4 percent from $2,035 at the same time last year, according to IRS statistics. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2E1nwYA via Latest News

Likely deal would give Trump fraction of desired wall money

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional bargainers are working toward a border security deal amid indications that the White House is preparing to accept a bipartisan agreement that would give President Donald Trump a fraction of the money he's demanded for his proposed southern border wall. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2SJ72MY via Latest News

Physician: President Trump in 'Very Good Health' Following Annual Exam

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"I am happy to announce the president of the United States is in very good health" from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2GjOIV1 via Latest News

Lawyer denies tabloid blackmailed Amazon boss Bezos

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A lawyer denied Sunday allegations by Jeff Bezos that the National Enquirer tabloid had tried to extort and blackmail him, insisting that embarrassing photographs were obtained from a "reliable" source. "What happened was the story was given to the National Enquirer by a reliable source that had been given information to the National Enquirer for seven years prior to the story. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2GAHSd9 via Latest News

Blizzard blankets Seattle, more snow forecast

Seattle residents woke on Saturday to the rare sight of their city covered in white as the National Weather Service kept winter storm warnings in effect for much of the region. Washington Governor Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency on Friday as the first powerful winter storm approached, warning it could be unlike any Seattle had seen in many years. A record 6.4 inches (16 cm) of snow piled up at the Seattle-Tacoma International airport on Friday, the biggest accumulation since 2014, the National Weather Service said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2I1tTPK via Latest News

Police used stun gun 11 times, Arizona couple's lawsuit says

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A man and his wife are suing a Phoenix suburb and three of its police officers, alleging they used excessive force during a 2017 traffic stop. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Gl5XFu via Latest News

Malaysia's Najib in last-ditch bid to delay trial

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Malaysia's former prime minister Najib Razak was making a last-ditch bid Monday to delay the start of his trial over the 1MDB scandal, which contributed to his government's shock election defeat. Najib is due to go on trial Tuesday for the first time over allegations that he was involved in the looting of Malaysian sovereign wealth fund 1MDB in a fraud that stretched around the world. Billions of dollars were allegedly stolen by Najib and his cronies from the fund, which was set up to help develop Malaysia's economy, and spent on everything from high-end real estate to expensive artworks. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2THX381 via Latest News

Delta Seeks EasyJet Partnership for Alitalia Stake: Corriere

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The discussions are complex and in a delicate phase, Corriere said, citing four people working on the matter being handled by Italy’s Ferrovie dello Stato, the national railroad operator. Both Delta and U.K.-based low-cost carrier EasyJet submitted separate bids in November as the government seeks a buyer for the bankrupt national airline. The government may favor a deal with Delta because it would be easier to implement and wouldn’t require job cuts, La Stampa reported in early January, citing an official. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2MYk2ZV via Latest News

China condemns Indian PM Modi's visit to disputed region

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China's foreign ministry on Saturday condemned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the disputed northeastern border state of Arunachal Pradesh, saying it "resolutely opposes" activities by Indian leaders in the region. Modi's visit was part of a series of public meetings in the region aimed at garnering support for his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of Indian elections due by May. Despite recent efforts to improve bilateral ties in both countries, disputes over the mountainous Indo-China border - which triggered a war in 1962 - and the region that China claims as southern Tibet have remained a sensitive issue. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2GzNF2A via Latest News

Afghan lawmaker says airstrikes kill 21 civilians

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Airstrikes in Afghanistan's southern Helmand province have killed 21 civilians, including women and children, a lawmaker from the region said Sunday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2TGxQLd via Latest News

Virginia governor says 'I'm not going anywhere'

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In an interview on CBS, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam, said plans to remain in office despite calls to step down over a racist yearbook photograph. Chris Dignam has more. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2BtTGuq via Latest News

Congressional Talks on Border Security Have Broken Down

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Negotiations can still get back on track, and some key lawmakers planned to talk via phone on Sunday afternoon, but the prospect of getting a deal by Friday’s deadline seem to have derailed just as lawmakers thought they were on track to reach a compromise.The sticking point is a sudden shift to enforcement matters, as Democrats and Republicans spar over the number and purpose of immigration detention beds in the U.S. The issue would typically be regarded as a side-note to the broader talks about the amount of funding for border security. President Donald Trump said on Twitter that Democrats were trying to create a distraction after “a very bad week” of news. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2GA2fXG via Latest News

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