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Hundreds of Ethiopians 'hacked to death' as civil conflict spirals out of control

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Hundreds of civilians have been killed this week in a gruesome massacre in Ethiopia's Tigray region, according to Amnesty International, in an act that the UN said could amount to war crimes. On Monday evening in the small town of Mai-Kadra, a few kilometers from the Sudanese border, "scores, and likely hundreds" of people were stabbed or hacked to death, Amnesty said, based on verified photos and videos the scene and interviews with witnesses. “We have confirmed the massacre of a very large number of civilians, who appear to have been day labourers in no way involved in the ongoing military offensive," said Deprose Muchena, Amnesty International’s director for East and Southern Africa. The UN Human Rights chief, Michelle Bachelet has called for an inquiry, expressing concerns that the situation could "spiral totally out of control". “If confirmed as having been deliberately carried out by a party to the current fighting, these killings of civilians would o...

Earthquake in Great Smoky Mountains felt up to 16 miles away, geologists say

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People in Tennessee and North Carolina reported feeling the quake. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3lwdEt8 via Latest News

Pennsylvania officials ask judge to toss Trump lawsuit over election results

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Officials in the election battleground state of Pennsylvania on Thursday asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by U.S. President Donald Trump's campaign seeking to prevent the state from certifying its results in the vote for president. In court filings in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, lawyers for the Pennsylvania secretary of state and seven of the state's counties said the case made vague and unsupported allegations "on the basis of repeatedly-rejected legal theories and no evidence." "This Court should see this lawsuit for what it is: a transparent and premeditated attack on our electoral system that broadly seeks to disenfranchise all Pennsylvania voters who legally cast ballots in this election," four of the counties said in a court filing. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2IxjTP2 via Latest News

Harvard admissions didn’t discriminate against Asian-Americans, appeals court finds

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Affirmative action narrowly survived in the Supreme Court last time around, but that was before the Trump administration appointed three justices from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2IwLKPu via Latest News

Armenians flee homes as Azerbaijan takeover looms

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Villagers in the mountainous hamlet of Nor Getashen in disputed territory in Azerbaijan pile sofas, washing machines and suitcases outside their homes as they prepare to flee. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3nmt7N1 via Latest News

Trump walks away from Covid briefing refusing to take questions about the election

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They were his first public remarks in nearly a week from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3nh4m4O via Latest News

Trump trade adviser says White House is 'moving forward under the assumption there will be a 2nd Trump term'

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White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro sees no reality in the very real election of President-elect Joe Biden.In a Friday interview with Fox Business, Navarro once again relayed President Trump and his supporters' refusal to accept the results of last week's election. "We're moving forward here at the White House under the assumption that there will be a second Trump term," Navarro said. He then outlined how the Trump campaign and the White House "seek verifiable ballots" and "an investigation into what are growing numbers of allegations of fraud" in the election, and declared anyone who believes Biden won to be operating under "an immaculate deception."> White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro: “We’re moving forward here at the White House under the assumption that there will be a second Trump term ... We have, what appears in some sense to be, an immaculate deception." > > (FWIW, there will not be a second Trump term....

Black Friday 2020 ad scans: See the best deals and sales at Walmart, Best Buy, HP, Newegg, GameStop and more - CNET

Looking for Black Friday ads from major retailers? This is your home base. from CNET https://ift.tt/32JsQf9 via Mobiles

Apple TV Plus: Best movies, TV shows and documentaries streaming now - CNET

Wondering how to allocate your Apple TV Plus time? Here are some ideas. from CNET https://ift.tt/3pvXGlw via Mobiles

Never break these Black Friday rules when buying tech gifts - CNET

We have some sage advice when it comes to buying tech gifts this year. from CNET https://ift.tt/3eZKPmM via Mobiles

Disney's live-action Lilo & Stitch one step closer with new director reportedly tapped - CNET

The company is in talks with Crazy Rich Asians director Jon M. Chu, according to The Hollywood Reporter. from CNET https://ift.tt/32K8ylL via Mobiles

Need luggage? Save 35% on anything at Monos right now - CNET

Monos offers a premium luggage experience at more down-to-earth prices. from CNET https://ift.tt/2H08WoB via Mobiles

Oculus Quest update adds fitness tracker app, and Quest 2 gets 90Hz games - CNET

Oculus Move is a central fitness dashboard that rolls out next week, and updated games for Quest 2 are coming, too. from CNET https://ift.tt/2IBdRNm via Mobiles

Stimulus check qualifications might be different this time. What to know right now - CNET

Until the talks about stimulus checks resume, we've shared everything to understand about the qualifications for getting a check and how they may change. from CNET https://ift.tt/2K1EX0B via Mobiles

White House hopes to have enough COVID-19 vaccine for 20 million Americans in December - CNET

But this relies on Pfizer getting emergency approval from the FDA. from CNET https://ift.tt/3lwfgDs via Mobiles

Apple TV Plus: Everything to know about Apple's streaming service - CNET

Apple TV Plus is the gadget giant's competitor to Netflix, Disney Plus and the like. If you were among the first to unlock a yearlong free trial at launch, you likely got the free trial extended until Feb. 1. from CNET https://ift.tt/32I1KFk via Mobiles

Best Buy Black Friday flash sale: Discounts on TVs, vacuums, headphones, more - CNET

The store's one-day-only "Treat Yourself" event includes a $60 air fryer and a Fitbit Inspire 2 for $70. from CNET https://ift.tt/3eQGKRN via Mobiles

Google's Nest Thermostat is a steal at $130 video - CNET

The latest Nest Thermostat is the most affordable model yet. from CNET https://ift.tt/35rKhCU via Mobiles

How to watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving for free online - CNET

Pass the popcorn and toast. It's time to give thanks with the Peanuts gang, but not on broadcast TV this year. from CNET https://ift.tt/35yMqNj via Mobiles

Save $450 with best deal ever on Eargo's invisible in-ear hearing aids - CNET

Plus, doctors, nurses, first responders and military can save 20%. Federal employees might qualify to get Eargo for free. from CNET https://ift.tt/3kwGtVb via Mobiles

Best early Black Friday 2020 deals: $25 Crock-Pot, $194 AirPods Pro, $50 Keurig and more - CNET

What you can get now, and what you can get soon. from CNET https://ift.tt/2IyvPjp via Mobiles

Peacock: Everything about NBCUniversal's (partially) free app - CNET

Streaming app Peacock has free movies and TV shows, and it unlocks more, like originals and top-tier catalog items, if you pay. But you still can't stream it on Amazon Fire TV. from CNET https://ift.tt/3lyzFHO via Mobiles

Best Black Friday phone deals: iPhone 11, Samsung Galaxy S20, Motorola Razr 5G and more - CNET

Black Friday phone deals are already available. Here are the best ones we've found so far. from CNET https://ift.tt/3f4Evu3 via Mobiles