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Liberty students protest in wake of reports about Falwell

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Students at Liberty University in Virginia gathered Friday to protest in the wake of news reports containing allegations that school president Jerry Falwell Jr. improperly benefited from the institution and disparaged students in emails. Students joined together at the private evangelical university known for being an influential hub in conservative politics and held up signs calling for accountability and an investigation. Elizabeth Brooks, a junior majoring in politics and policy, told The Associated Press by phone that a recent Politico Magazine story as well as a Reuters report prompted the protest at the school in Lynchburg. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2LVFbUC via Latest News

Peru ex-president denied bail in U.S., wife dragged from court after outburst

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A former Peruvian first lady was dragged out of a courtroom in San Francisco on Thursday as she cursed a judge's decision to keep her husband, ex-president Alejandro Toledo, in jail pending extradition proceedings. Toledo, 73, is wanted in Peru to stand trial over accusations that he took a $20 million bribe from Brazilian construction company Odebrecht during his 2001-2006 term. Toledo denies wrongdoing. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2NdoWFp via Latest News

President Trump Made a Live Speech During the Democratic Debate. The Networks Didn't Bite

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President Donald Trump made a speech in Baltimore at the same time as the third Democratic debate. But viewers watching cable at home didn't see that. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2ZTdnZX via Latest News

'If you did your job, we'd be in school': Greta Thunberg joins White House climate protest

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After appearing on 'The Daily Show' this week, teen activist Greta Thunberg protests political inaction on climate change at the White House from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/301Ly1o via Latest News

Nicaragua group says 17 govt foes from countryside killed

A Nicaragua human rights organization said Friday it had documented the killings of 17 government opponents from the rural north this year. The victims were opponents of President Daniel Ortega and had participated in protests that roiled Nicaragua last year, a report by her group said. All victims were from rural areas of northern Nicaragua and were shot to death, the report said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/34KZGfe via Latest News

Huge OnePlus 7T & 7T Pro leak reveals specs, features, release date - PhoneArena

Huge OnePlus 7T & 7T Pro leak reveals specs, features, release date    PhoneArena OnePlus 7T, OnePlus 7T Pro Hardware Specifications With Launch Date Leaked [Complete List]    Wccftech OnePlus 7T Pro tipped to launch w/ Android 10, slightly bigger battery    9to5Google OnePlus 7T Pro detailed spec leak reveals Android 10 and larger battery    Android Central OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro complete specs and release date leaked    BGR View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/31mqErs via Technology

Walt Disney Studios and Microsoft Partner on Azure - Thurrott.com

Walt Disney Studios and Microsoft Partner on Azure    Thurrott.com The Walt Disney Studios and Microsoft have announced a five-year partnership to create, produce and distribute *content* on Microsoft Azure. “The cloud has ... View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/2ZXHdgO via Technology

While Android flagships rock as much as 12GB, the iPhone 11 Pro has 4GB of RAM - PocketNow

While Android flagships rock as much as 12GB, the iPhone 11 Pro has 4GB of RAM    PocketNow What 2019 iPhone Did You Pre-Order Today? [POLL]    iPhone in Canada iPhone 11: New Apple phone triggering trypophobia, fear of holes    NEWS.com.au Apple’s iPhone 11 pricing strategy is spot-on for its new services era    Yahoo News View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/2UN9fpo via Technology

Microsoft Azure's Mark Russinovich wants more people to go serverless - Business Insider

Microsoft Azure's Mark Russinovich wants more people to go serverless    Business Insider Microsoft Azure CTO Mark Russinovich explains why serverless is the future of cloud computing. This year, Microsoft launched new serverless products. View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/2NcK8va via Technology

Israeli PM: Rocket attacks make new war in Gaza inevitable

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that continued rocket fire from Gaza is making another war against Palestinian militants in the coastal strip inevitable, his latest headline-grabbing announcement just days before he seeks re-election. Netanyahu said advanced plans were in place to strike Gaza and that he would decide the optimal timing of the offensive, given the unwillingness of Gaza's Hamas rulers to stop the daily barrages. The Israeli military has responded with limited strikes against Hamas installations that have caused no casualties and little damage, and has refrained from risking a larger conflagration as Israelis prepare to head to the polls. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Qmc4PN via Latest News

Joe Biden accidentally refers to Bernie Sanders as 'president'

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"The president thinks – my friend from Vermont thinks that the employer is going to give you back if you negotiate," said Biden, correcting himself. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/31kCnqf via Latest News

Exclusive: Falwell blasted Liberty student as 'retarded,' police chief as 'half-wit' in emails

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Falwell said this week he has asked U.S. federal authorities to investigate whether former board members and employees at the nonprofit university may have broken the law and divulged internal school documents to journalists. The request came after recent reports by Reuters and Politico describing how Falwell has managed Liberty. Falwell told the Associated Press on Tuesday that he had contacted the Federal Bureau of Investigation and that the email disclosures constituted an “attempted coup” aimed at securing his ouster from Liberty, where he has served as president since 2008. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2LsI0gN via Latest News

The Bahamas Are Still Devastated From Hurricane Dorian. A Tropical Storm Could Make Things Worse

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A possible tropical cyclone may be headed for the Bahamas just days after Category 5 storm Hurricane Dorian. Here's what to know about its path. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2ZRpfvz via Latest News

The Trump administration is going to reveal the identity of a Saudi official who allegedly helped the 9/11 terrorists

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The Saudi official's name is being released to family members of victims of the 9/11 attacks, but will not be publicly disclosed for now. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/301HkXA via Latest News

Netanyahu’s Facebook page suspended over hate speech

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Benjamin Netanyahu’s official Facebook page posted a message calling on voters to oppose a government composed of “Arabs who want to destroy us all — women, children and men.” from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2I7tZmt via Latest News

Grand jury indicts man accused of killing 22 people at Texas Walmart

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Patrick Crusius, 21, was indicted for capital murder and will face the death penalty if he is convicted, El Paso County District Attorney Jaime Esparza said in a statement. "The District Attorney's Office will continue to work hard to ensure that justice is done and is committed to assisting the victims through the judicial process," Esparza said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2ZTRyKx via Latest News

House Dems Seven Cosigners Short of Assault Weapons Ban

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Will they be able to push the sweeping gun control bill? from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2O1mYaC via Latest News

What were those protesters saying? Joe Biden's final answer interrupted during debate

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Protesters crashed the final minutes of Thursday night's debate in Houston, though people on Twitter had a tough time understanding what was said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/32EAPYq via Latest News

High school cheerleader cleared of murdering her baby to maintain ‘perfect life’

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A woman who gave birth as a teenager and buried her newborn child in a garden has been acquitted of murder.Brooke Skylar Richardson was found not guilty on charges of aggravated murder, involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment by a jury on Thursday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/31l9HNQ via Latest News

Taliban visits Moscow days after Trump says talks 'dead'

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A negotiating team from the Taliban arrived Friday in Russia, a representative told The Associated Press, just days after U.S. President Donald Trump declared dead a deal with the insurgent group in Afghanistan. Russian state news agency Tass cited the Taliban's Qatar-based spokesman Suhail Shaheen as saying the delegation had held consultations with Zamir Kabulov, President Vladimir Putin's envoy for Afghanistan. The Interfax news agency cited an unidentified Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman as saying the meeting in Russia underlined the necessity of renewing talks between the U.S. and the Taliban, and that the Taliban confirmed their readiness to continuing dialogue with Washington. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2I6cLGa via Latest News

Another tropical storm is developing in the Atlantic. Here's when it could hit Florida

The system headed toward Florida, now "Tropical Depression Nine," will almost certainly become Tropical Storm Humberto within next 24 hours from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2LtON9O via Latest News

Event cancellations mount in protest-wracked Hong Kong

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One of Hong Kong's most prestigious sporting tournaments on Friday became the latest victim of the huge protests convulsing the city as a growing roster of events and entertainment acts pull out of the financial hub. Organisers of the WTA Hong Kong Open women's tennis tournament said they were postponing next month's competition because of the "present situation" after months of sometimes violent pro-democracy protests. "After extensive discussions with our key stakeholders, we conclude that a smooth running of the tournament can be better assured at a later time," the Hong Kong Tennis Association said in a statement. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Lv0Tzv via Latest News

Hong Kong Protesters Paused Their Demonstration to Show Solidarity With 9/11 Victims

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Hong Kong protesters called off their demonstration on Wednesday to honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks after the Chinese state newspaper predicted they would mark the day with terrorist attacks of their own.Thousands of protesters have occupied the streets and other public places for months to voice their opposition to Beijing's encroachment on Hong Kong's sovereignty but they stopped those efforts temporarily Wednesday in a show of solidarity with the victims of 9/11.“In solidarity against terrorism, all forms of protest in Hong Kong will be suspended on Sept. 11, apart from potential singing and chanting,” the protesters said in a statement obtained by Reuters.The decision to pause demonstrations was made after the Chinese state newspaper equated the protesters to the 9/11 attackers and suggested they would employ similar tactics.“Anti-government fanatics are planning massive terror attacks, including blowing up gas pipes, in Hong Kong on September 11,” the Hong Kong editi