| Democrats ‘haven’t been destroying each other’ in Virginia primary, McAuliffe says. They may be starting. Posted: 10 Jun 2017 10:38 AM PDT  The two Democrats locked in a tight primary contest for governor sprinted around the commonwealth Saturday, hoping to alert enough of their own supporters to the fact that the election will be held Tuesday.
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| Stunning Video Shows Rescue of Kala Brown from Alleged South Carolina Serial Killer Posted: 11 Jun 2017 08:34 AM PDT  In a video — taken last November — released by prosecutors in South Carolina late Friday, officers enter a sealed shipping container to find Kala Brown. Brown had been held hostage by alleged serial killer Todd Kohlhepp.
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| Notre Dame attacker a self-radicalised novice: prosecutor Posted: 10 Jun 2017 01:43 PM PDT  An Algerian man who attacked a policeman with a hammer outside Notre Dame cathedral was a loner with a deep interest in Islamic State jihadist propaganda, the Paris prosecutor said Saturday. Farid Ikken, a 40-year-old doctorate student, was shot and wounded by another policeman during Tuesday's attack in which he shouted: "This is for Syria". Paris prosecutor Francois Molins said Ikken was an educated man who under questioning told investigators he had radicalised himself over a period of 10 months.
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| A Look at One of Russia’s Thousands of ‘Ghost Villages’ Posted: 11 Jun 2017 08:39 AM PDT  The Russian countryside was once a symbol of the Soviet Union's agricultural might. Today, according to the latest census, 20,000 villages are completely abandoned. Another 36,000 have fewer than 10 residents.
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| Trump rebuffs bipartisanship, banks on base to tame turmoil Posted: 10 Jun 2017 05:22 PM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is banking on his loyal base of supporters to help him through the tangle of the Russia turmoil.
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| Buy this house and you'll live in 2 countries at once Posted: 10 Jun 2017 02:37 PM PDT  Can't decide whether to live in Canada or the United States? Even in the current political climate? Okay. Well, if you buy this house in Vermont, you'll straddle the border between the two countries. In fact, there's a border marker right outside the front door. But right now, Brian and Joan DuMoulin, who own the property in the community of Beebe Plain, say they're having trouble finding a buyer. For one thing, the house needs a lot of work. For another, heightened post-9/11 security restrictions have made it occasionally awkward to traverse the grounds. Brian explained to TIME, for example, that Joan and her sister once had to report to Canadian border patrol because a new agent didn't recognize them. SEE ALSO: Justin Trudeau casually kayaks over to talk to his constituents Image: Zillow"If there is an awkwardness, it's that you can't just go this way or that way, you've got to go through [the ports of entry] and then back through." Still, if that seems worth it, and you don't mind a little Chip and Joanna-esque Fixer Upper action, it seems like a lovely house in a lovely community — and it's available for both Canadians and Americans to purchase. Bonus: armed 24-hour security from two powerful nations! Check out the listing here. WATCH: Harry Potter's childhood home is now for sale
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| On this day: Supreme Court rejects anti-interracial marriage laws Posted: 12 Jun 2017 03:15 AM PDT  On June 12, 1967, the Supreme Court issued its Loving v. Virginia decision, which blocked states from passing laws that banned inter-racial marriages. Here is a brief recap of the this landmark civil rights case.
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| 10 hurt as 6.2-magnitude quake shakes Greek islands, Turkey Posted: 12 Jun 2017 09:37 AM PDT  ATHENS, Greece (AP) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 damaged scores of homes on the eastern Greek island of Lesbos Monday, injuring at least ten people. It was also felt in western Turkey, including in Istanbul, and on neighboring islands.
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| Three US soldiers killed in Afghan 'insider attack' Posted: 10 Jun 2017 05:16 PM PDT  An Afghan commando who opened fire on American troops killed three of them and wounded another, US and Afghan officials said, in an insider attack that was claimed by the Taliban. The so-called "green-on-blue" attack on Saturday is the latest in a line of incidents where Afghan soldiers have turned their weapons on international forces they are working with. It also comes as the Taliban ramp up their campaign against the Western-backed government in Afghanistan, and as US President Donald Trump mulls sending more troops into the lengthy conflict.
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| Millions of Americans Struggling With Soaring Cancer Drug Costs Posted: 11 Jun 2017 08:47 AM PDT  Nationwide, drug costs are expected to rise as much as 11 percent this year, after climbing 11 percent last year. Specialty drugs are expected to increase by 18 percent.
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| Man Freed After 17 Years in Jail When Cops Find His Doppelganger Who Shares The Same Name Posted: 11 Jun 2017 12:35 PM PDT  "When I saw that picture, it made sense to me," said Richard Anthony Jones, who spent 17 years jailed for a crime he did not commit.
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| Ukrainians cheer on first day of visa-free EU travel Posted: 11 Jun 2017 04:42 AM PDT  Ukrainians were on Sunday celebrating the first day of visa-free access to the European Union, with thousands crossing the border as President Petro Poroshenko proclaimed a dramatic "exit" from Moscow's grip. The move is symbolic for Kiev, where a pro-EU revolt in 2014 toppled the previous Russia-backed government and was followed by Moscow's annexation of the Crimea peninsula sparking a protracted ongoing conflict with pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine. "The visa-free regime for Ukraine has started! Glory to Europe! Glory to Ukraine!" Poroshenko tweeted early Sunday as many travellers started crossing the border and posting selfies.
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| China's ‘Friday Night Lights’: Chinese youth tackle American football Posted: 11 Jun 2017 10:17 AM PDT ![China's 'Friday Night Lights': Chinese youth tackle American football]( "China's 'Friday Night Lights': Chinese youth tackle American football") American football lags far behind soccer and basketball in China, but the huge potential market of 1.4 billion people has caught the attention of the NFL.
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| Warship USS Gabrielle Giffords commissioned in Texas Posted: 10 Jun 2017 01:47 PM PDT  HOUSTON (AP) — The Navy's newest combat ship was put into active service following a commissioning ceremony Saturday, named after former Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords who was injured during a 2011 shooting.
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| Winner of $447.8 Million Powerball Jackpot Will Receive 10th Largest Lottery Prize in U.S. History Posted: 11 Jun 2017 02:09 PM PDT  The deli that sold the ticket said they feel "blessed" to be a part of someone's good fortune.
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| Great White Shark Wounded, Caught On Camera In Shallow Waters Posted: 12 Jun 2017 02:45 AM PDT  California resident Dale Pearson came too close to a 14-foot-long great white shark near his house in the town of Puertecitos in Baja California, Mexico.
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| AP Explains: Qatar's ties with Iran and Islamist groups Posted: 11 Jun 2017 01:33 PM PDT  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The political crisis engulfing Qatar stems from accusations by its Arab neighbors that it supports terrorism. Qatar denies the allegations, but its ties with Iran and embrace of various Islamist groups have brought intense scrutiny, made it a regional outlier and created enough smoke to suggest a fire. Last week, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain severed ties with Qatar amid a slew of punitive measures. On Friday, the four Arab states upped the pressure by naming 59 people and several charities linked to Qatar on a terrorist list.
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| Amazon’s rare sale on Sonos speakers is too good to pass up Posted: 12 Jun 2017 07:43 AM PDT 
Sonos shrugged off the new HomePod speaker that Apple unveiled during WWDC 2017 last week, which isn't much of a surprise. The HomePod looks like it has a lot to offer, but it won't be anywhere near as versatile or as flexible as Sonos' wireless speaker solution when it comes to speaker variety and to supported services. Music fans know that Sonos is the best in the business, and right now you have a rare opportunity to save some cash on two of the most popular Sonos speakers on the market. From now until the end of the week, Amazon is shaving $50 off a Sonos Play:1 two-pack, and the Sonos SUB Wireless Subwoofer is $100 off. Definitely grab them while supplies last! Sonos PLAY:1 2-Room Bundle - Save $50 on 2 PLAY:1s. Offer valid June 4 – June 18, or while supplies last.
- Fill two separate rooms with different music, or link them together to hear the same song in both. Great surround speakers for your Sonos home theater, too.
- Versatile, compact fit. Place them wherever you want and enjoy rich, room-filling sound.
- Streams all your favorite music services like Spotify, Pandora, Apple Music and more.
- Easy 10-minute wi-fi set up. No Bluetooth pairing problems or interruptions. Connects wirelessly to Sonos speakers in other rooms so you can expand your Home Sound System when you're ready.
Sonos SUB Wireless Subwoofer - Save $100 on SUB. Offer valid June 4 - June 18, or while supplies last.
- Adds dramatically deeper base to any Sonos wireless speaker. Hear parts of the music you've never heard before.
- Connect wirelessly to PLAYBAR, PLAY:1, PLAY:3, PLAY:5, and CONNECT AMP
- Two force-cancelling speaker drivers positioned face-to-face offer deep sound with zero cabinet buzz or rattle.
- Simple one button set-up
- Display it or hide it. This slim subwoofer sounds great standing up or on it's side. Even place it under a couch. Available in black or white.
Of note, Sonos is offering the same deals directly on its website if you'd prefer to shop there.
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| British trio released after easyJet terror scare Posted: 11 Jun 2017 12:25 PM PDT  Three British men overheard talking about "terrorist" activities on a London-bound easyJet flight were released on Sunday after being questioned by German police, the airline said. The Airbus A319 flying from the Slovenian capital Ljubljana was diverted to Germany's Cologne-Bonn airport on Saturday, causing a major police operation and hours of air traffic chaos. Passengers on the plane were evacuated using the emergency slides.
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| Puerto Rico heads to polls in referendum on becoming 51st state Posted: 11 Jun 2017 05:00 AM PDT  A man reads campaign posters in San Juan before the vote on Puerto Rican statehood. Puerto Ricans are heading for polling stations as the island's fifth plebiscite in 50 years on whether to become the 51st state of the United States gets under way. The referendum is the brainchild of the ruling Partido Nuevo Progresista (PNP) and its governor of Puerto Rico, Ricardo Rosselló.
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| Delaware first state under Donald Trump to ensure abortion stays legal Posted: 10 Jun 2017 04:52 PM PDT  Delaware has become the first US state since Donald Trump became president to ensure that abortion will remain legal, even if the US leader appoints judges who will rule against abortion rights. Democratic Governor John Carney Jr signed into law a bill that removed restrictions on abortions from state law, making Delaware the eighth state to guarantee women the right to an abortion. As a presidential candidate, Mr Trump vowed to nominate judges to the Supreme Court who would help overturn Roe v Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that established a woman's constitutional right to an abortion under the Fourteenth Amendment.
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| China web users take aim at property clampdown Posted: 10 Jun 2017 10:36 PM PDT  Chinese social media users on Sunday angrily criticised a Shanghai government crackdown on unauthorised real estate activity after images emerged online showing an apparent protest in the city over the restrictions.
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| Despite conflicts, Mideast research center to launch in fall Posted: 11 Jun 2017 11:33 PM PDT  ALLAN, Jordan (AP) — A top-notch research center that brought together Iran, Israel and other Mideast antagonists is launching operations this fall in hopes of boosting scientific discovery with the help of a powerful microscope and opening a window to a better future for a region beset by war, boycotts and closed borders.
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| Trump And Congress Are About To Ruin America's $220 Billion Economic Secret Weapon Posted: 10 Jun 2017 08:40 PM PDT  WASHINGTON ― When most people think of the U.S. Census Bureau, they probably don't think of an agency that supercharges the profitability and efficiency of American businesses.
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| The story of prisoner 5770102414 Posted: 11 Jun 2017 09:00 AM PDT ![The story of prisoner 5770102414]( "The story of prisoner 5770102414") When she was inmate 5770102414 in a Thai prison, Prontip Mankong had ample opportunity for despair. Each night she slept with 70 to 80 other women, mostly drug offenders, on the linoleum floor of her cell. Her sleeping space was just over a foot wide; not enough room to lie on her back, so she slept on her side. For bedding, she had three sackcloths: one for a pillow, one for a blanket, and one to cover the floor. The fluorescent lights stayed on all night.
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| The Note: The Comey saga adds new players Posted: 12 Jun 2017 03:39 AM PDT  Attorney General Jeff Sessions is supposed to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee and Donald Trump Jr. may have an invitation on its way after appearing to back up James Comey's account more than his father's.
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| Pope to Nigerian priests: you'll be fired if you don't obey Posted: 11 Jun 2017 10:54 AM PDT  VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has laid down an ultimatum to defiant Nigerian priests: lose your job if you don't obey me and your bishop.
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| Preliminary results: Ex-rebels win Kosovo election Posted: 11 Jun 2017 02:00 PM PDT  PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — The coalition of former ethnic Albanian rebel commanders won the most votes Sunday in Kosovo's general election, which also saw a surge in popularity for a nationalist party, according to preliminary results.
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| Iraqi girl reunited with family 3 years after IS abduction Posted: 10 Jun 2017 12:11 PM PDT  The Ashti camp in Iraq's northern city of Arbil on Saturday celebrated the return of a girl whose abduction by jihadists three years ago sent shockwaves through her Christian community. Joy filled the prefab unit that is now the home of six-year-old Christina Ezzo Obada's family, who were forced to flee the town of Qaraqosh, which lies between Arbil and Mosul and was taken over by the Islamic State group in mid-2014. More than five months after her abduction by IS, Aida heard through acquaintances that her daughter had ended up with a family of 12 in the Tenek neighbourhood of west Mosul.
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| FDA Asks Drug Company to Pull Painkiller in First Posted: 11 Jun 2017 11:36 PM PDT  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today (June 8) that it has requested that Endo Pharmaceuticals, a drug company, remove the opioid painkiller Opana ER from the drug market. This is the first time that the federal agency has requested that a drug company voluntarily stop selling a medication because of the risk of abuse that the drug carries, the FDA said in a statement. If the company does not choose to do so voluntarily, the FDA will force the issue by withdrawing its approval for the drug.
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| US-backed force pierces into IS Syria bastion from west Posted: 10 Jun 2017 09:59 AM PDT  US-backed Syrian fighters broke into the western part of the Islamic State group's stronghold Raqa on Saturday, they and a monitor said, opening up a second front inside the northern Syrian city. The Syrian Democratic Forces alliance of Kurdish and Arab fighters has spent months tightening the noose on IS-held Raqa and entered the city for the first time earlier this week from the east, backed by US-led coalition air strikes. On Saturday, they pierced into Raqa from the west, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group.
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| Key developments in Minnesota officer's manslaughter trial Posted: 11 Jun 2017 06:38 PM PDT  ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The manslaughter trial of a Minnesota police officer who shot and killed a black motorist last summer will resume Monday with closing arguments.
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| Brilliant gadget lets you control any garage door opener you already have from your phone Posted: 11 Jun 2017 08:02 AM PDT 
Everyone is on a mission right now to make everything in and around their homes "smart." Connected devices offer all sorts of benefits over "dumb" devices, of course, but they also tend to cost a bit more. This is especially true when it comes to our garage door opener, since connected models yield an even bigger premium than normal. As you've come to expect, however, we've got the perfect solution and only costs about $100. The Chamberlain MYQ-G0201 MyQ-Garage it a two-piece solution that is compatible with any garage door opener you already have. Anyone can install the device in just a few minutes since it's not complicated at all, and it's compatible with every modern iPhone and Android phone model out there. Here are some highlights from the product page: - Monitor, open and close your garage door from anywhere with your smartphone.
- Choose to receive alerts/notifications on your smartphone when you garage door opens and closes.
- Works with most brands of garage door openers made after 1993 that have standard safety sensors. Compatibility: iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S and iPhone 5, iPod touch (4th and 5th generation)iPad can run the iPhone version of the app,
- Android Smartphones, Most Android Tablets, Blackberry, Windows and Other Devices
- Installs in minutes and works with your home's Wi-Fi, via the FREE Chamberlain MyQ Garage App.
- Included: Wi-Fi Hub, Power Cord, Mounting Bracket, Door Sensor, Instructions for FREE App download.
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| Amber Rose Defends Herself Against Piers Morgan Posted: 11 Jun 2017 02:34 PM PDT  She accused the British journalist of being a misogynist.
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| Giant panda born in Tokyo zoo, survival uncertain Posted: 12 Jun 2017 12:07 AM PDT  TOKYO (AP) — A giant panda cub was born in a Tokyo zoo Monday, but its gender, weight and even whether it will survive are uncertain.
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| Student attacked by machete graduates from high school, refuses to be a victim Posted: 12 Jun 2017 07:11 AM PDT  The teenager viciously attacked with a machete in January graduated from high school Sunday.
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| Macron's takeover of French politics is all but complete Posted: 11 Jun 2017 02:34 PM PDT  PARIS (AP) — Emmanuel Macron's takeover of French politics is all but complete. The newly elected French leader's gamble that voters wanted to throw out old faces and try something new is paying off in full — first by giving him the presidency and, on Sunday, the crucial first step toward securing the legislative power to deliver on his pledge of far-reaching change.
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| US forces conduct strike against Somalia's Al-Shabaab: Pentagon Posted: 11 Jun 2017 08:35 AM PDT  US forces carried out a strike in conjunction with Somali special forces Sunday against Al-Shabaab approximately 185 miles (300 kilometers) southwest of Mogadishu, according to the Pentagon. Somalia's president Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed said Somalian special forces participated in the raid against a training center for the extremist group's militants near Sakow, a district in the Middle Juba region.
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| Libyan group says it has freed Kadhafi son Seif al-Islam Posted: 10 Jun 2017 02:06 PM PDT  An armed group in Libya said on Facebook Saturday it has freed Seif al-Islam, the son of dead dictator Moamer Kadhafi who has been in custody since November 2011. The Abu Bakr al-Sadiq Brigade, a militia of former rebels that controls the town of Zintan in western Libya, said Seif al-Islam was freed Friday evening, "the 14th day of the month of Ramadan", under an amnesty law promulgated by the parliament based in the east. The North African country has rival administrations, with the authorities in the east not recognising the UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) based in the capital.
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| Teen Pot Use Linked to Illegal Drug Use by Age 21, Study Suggests Posted: 11 Jun 2017 11:34 PM PDT  Teens who regularly or occasionally use pot are more likely to take other illegal drugs or use other harmful substances by age 21, a new study suggests, adding weight to the idea that marijuana does indeed act as a "gateway" to the use of other drugs. Researchers found that teenagers in the study who regularly used marijuana were 26 times more likely to have used other illegal drugs, such as cocaine, amphetamines or hallucinogens, by the time they reached early adulthood, compared with teens who hadn't smoked pot, according to the findings published online today (June 7) in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. The study also revealed that the teens who typically used marijuana once a week or more were 37 times more likely to be hooked on nicotine, and three times more likely to have harmful drinking habits by age 21 than their peers who did not use marijuana.
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| Ex-cop goes on trial in killing that ignited Milwaukee riots Posted: 11 Jun 2017 08:36 AM PDT  MILWAUKEE (AP) — A former Milwaukee police officer whose fatal shooting of a black man last year ignited riots on the city's north side goes on trial this week.
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| Netanyahu urges UN to dismantle its Palestinian aid agency Posted: 10 Jun 2017 05:31 PM PDT  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Sunday for the United Nations to shut down its Palestinian refugee aid agency, saying it was responsible for incitement against the Jewish state. Netanyahu said he raised the issue during the visit in recent days of Washington's UN envoy Nicky Haley, who has accused the United Nations of bias against Israel. "I told her that the time had come for the United Nations to reconsider the continued existence of UNRWA," his office quoted him as saying, referring to the UN Relief and Welfare Agency.
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| Microsoft challenges Sony with powerful new Xbox One X Posted: 11 Jun 2017 09:04 PM PDT  Microsoft on Sunday unveiled Xbox One X -- billing it as the most powerful video console ever made, and escalating a battle with market king PlayStation. The $499 product was built with the muscle for seamless play on ultra-high definition 4K televisions and will be available worldwide on November 7, according to Xbox team leader Phil Spencer. Aiming at the hearts of gamers, Microsoft also showed off 42 coming games, with 22 titles being tailored for exclusive play on Xbox One consoles.
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| US official makes brief appearance at G7 environment summit Posted: 11 Jun 2017 09:05 AM PDT  BOLOGNA, Italy (AP) — Top environment officials from the Group of Seven wealthy democracies met Sunday in Italy amid ongoing differences between the U.S. and other members of the club over how to deal with climate change.
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| Boy, 8, Captured On Video Saying Pledge of Allegiance While Waiting On Friend's Lawn In Cute Show of Patriotism Posted: 10 Jun 2017 12:24 PM PDT  He thought no one was looking.
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| May heads for crunch meeting with party lawmakers Posted: 12 Jun 2017 06:12 AM PDT  LONDON (AP) — Senior members of British Prime Minister Theresa May's government rallied to her defense Monday amid doubts over her ability to remain in power following a disastrous election result.
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