| Andrew Gillum wins Florida Democratic primary in bid to become state's first black governor Posted: 28 Aug 2018 06:16 PM PDT  Andrew Gillum pulled off an upset victory Tuesday night in Florida's Democratic primary in a bid to become the state's first African-American governor.
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| Police Find Ohio Teen Who Disappeared After He Witnessed Dad's Killing Posted: 29 Aug 2018 07:42 PM PDT  Ohio authorities say they've found a teenager who had been missing since last
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| Twitter Users Blast Hypocrisy Of Donald Trump's 'Anonymous Sources' Warning Posted: 29 Aug 2018 08:44 AM PDT  President Donald Trump's attempt at making a public service announcement about
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| Puerto Ricans Are ‘Outraged But Not Surprised’ By New Hurricane Maria Death Toll Posted: 29 Aug 2018 02:48 PM PDT  After the governor of Puerto Rico raised the island's official Hurricane Maria
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| Scallops row warnings 'fell on deaf ears', say UK fishermen, after French 'hurl rocks and smoke bombs' at boats Posted: 29 Aug 2018 04:22 AM PDT  British fishermen have claimed that warnings about an extraordinary clash over scallops in the English Channel fell "on deaf ears". French mariners have been accused of endangering the lives of their UK counterparts after rocks, smoke bombs and other projectiles were allegedly hurled at English and Scottish vessels during the confrontation in the early hours of Tuesday. Around a dozen British boats were targeted by the rival flotilla in a protest over fishing rights in the scallop-rich waters exacerbated by Brexit talks. The Government said it had contacted officials in France about the matter, adding the vessels were "legally entitled" to fish in the area. But some British fishermen have claimed they had previously reported similar skirmishes over the past two years to the authorities. "Nothing happened, it just went on deaf ears," said Brixham-based mariner Derek Meredith. Around a dozen UK fishing boats were targeted by a rival French flotilla in the English Channel off the coast of Normandy early on Tuesday The South Western Fish Producers Organisation, which represents many of the boats and has been negotiating with French fishermen, condemned the behaviour as dangerous. Chief executive Jim Portus said: "They are endangering life at sea by being unprofessional. The French might look like heroes to the French coastal communities, but it's really awful to put other mariners in danger." Around 40 French boats were said to be responsible for the disruption. One of the British ships, The Golden Promise, had a window smashed by an airborne can, while another suffered fire damage after a flare was thrown at it, Mr Portus said. A smashed window onboard of Golden Promise at the Brixham Harbour in Devon, which was broken by a rock thrown by french fishermen Credit: SWNS.com He claimed to have received a message from the chief negotiator of the French scallop industry on Wednesday morning that said: "I regret the altercations that occurred... it will not happen again." 'It's happened before... the French navy were there and did nothing' It is not the first time such a clash has taken place, according to the owner of one of the Brixham boats involved. Derek Meredith told the BBC: "It's happened in previous years, two years ago it happened to us - not as forceful as this time I wouldn't have said - but the same thing, the French navy were there on site and never done a thing. "We reported it to the (Marine Management Organisation), nothing happened, it just went on deaf ears." The skipper of Joanna C, Nathan Clark, also told the broadcaster: "I'm not really concerned because we're doing nothing wrong... it's just the safety of my crew and the boat really, because there's nothing to stop them doing it all over again." Fishermen Callum Clark and Nathan Clark onboard Joanna C at the Brixham Harbour in Devon after they were attacked Credit: SWNS.com Britain's National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations has appealed for calm, while the Scottish White Fish Producers Association lashed out at the "vigilante behaviour". Long-running dispute over section of Channel Maritime authorities in France also sought to soothe tensions on Wednesday, decrying the showdown as "very dangerous" and expressing hope that "things will calm down". The long-running dispute centres on a section of the Channel from which French fishermen cannot harvest scallops until later in the year, due to domestic environmental laws. Dramatic footage broadcast by France 3 Normandie showed boats colliding as tensions finally boiled over. The Honeybourne 3 (right), a Scottish scallop dredger, in dock at Shoreham Credit: Andrew Matthews /PA One of the British boats involved in the clash was said to be the Honeybourne 3, a Scottish scallop dredger, along with two ships from Brixham harbour, The Golden Promise and Joanna C. The Honeybourne 3, one of the British boats involved in the clash, was moored in Shoreham Port on Wednesday morning. A black spatter mark was visible on the vessel's stern while dents and scrapes marked the port side bow. MP claims 'no evidence' that French have taken action against vessels Fears have been raised about the safety of the British fleet, which the Government said was its "highest priority". Sheryll Murray, MP for South East Cornwall, claimed Environment Secretary Michael Gove had assured her that "appropriate measures" were in place to protect fishermen. She also criticised the response of the French authorities, saying there was "no evidence whatsoever" that they had taken action against the vessels. Dimitri Rogoff, head of a Normandy fishermen's association, said the violent scenes "demonstrate the exasperation of Normandy fishermen in a situation which persists and does not change". A history of fishing 'wars' At a glance | The "Cod Wars" UK government: Safety of fleet is highest priority A British government spokesman said: "We are aware of reports of aggression directed towards UK fishing vessels in an area of the English Channel not under UK control. "These vessels were operating in an area they are legally entitled to fish. "The safety of the UK fleet is our highest priority and we will continue to monitor the presence and activities of vessels in the area. "We are in contact with industry and the French administration to encourage meaningful dialogue and prevent further incidents from occurring."
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| President Trump lashes out at 'totally dishonest' media Posted: 30 Aug 2018 07:03 AM PDT  Trump took to Twitter Thursday morning and called the press the "Enemy of the People!"
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| Newlywed Couple Killed in Crash on Way to Honeymoon: 'Don't Take a Day for Granted' Posted: 29 Aug 2018 12:37 PM PDT  Amy Moffat, 28, and Stephen Graham, 30, were driving to Whistler, British Columbia, for their honeymoon when their car veered off the road near Yakima in Washington state about 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
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| Security camera catches speeding Tesla going airborne after hitting railroad tracks Posted: 29 Aug 2018 03:42 PM PDT  Teslas are well known for their acceleration, but flying? A Canadian man caught some serious air after speeding over a railroad crossing in Barrie, Canada, on Tuesday at around 8 p.m. local time. A security camera happened to catch the incident, and holy crap. SEE ALSO: Elon Musk opens up about the personal toll Tesla is taking on him The 46-year-old driver "became airborne and crashed over 100 feet into the opposing lane," according to Barrie Today. The Tesla skidded after landing, and eventually hit a tree in a parking lot. Considering Teslas are, you know, not supposed to fly, it's not surprising that the four-door vehicle, which appears to be a sedan, was totaled. The exact model was not released. Global News reports that the driver of the vehicle was charged with dangerous driving, and was treated at the hospital for minor injuries along with a passenger. Thankfully, no other vehicles were involved. Teslas are relatively heavy cars thanks to the electric battery, so it's safe to say that the vehicle's impressive acceleration capabilities did help the vehicle go airborne, though given the charges it appears that police are blaming the driver. Here's what the driver saw before liftoff: Image: screenshot/google mapsA Redditor who claims to live in the area said it's quite easy to get airborne on the tracks: "I live near here and you literally just need to be going 30 to get air. The guy is a moron." WATCH: Say goodbye to your crutches with this hands-free alternative
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| Boyfriend of woman seen ringing Texas doorbell while wearing wrist restraints found dead Posted: 30 Aug 2018 01:01 AM PDT  The boyfriend of a woman captured on night-vision video ringing a doorbell in the middle of the night while partially-clothed and wearing broken wrist restrains has been found dead, according to police. Mr Spencer said the man had made suicidal comments in a call to the sheriff's office and had died of a gunshot wound. Investigators determined that his girlfriend was the barefoot young woman seen in a nearby resident's security video ringing the doorbell early on Friday while wearing a T-shirt and wrist restraints.
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| Here's Who Will Serve As Pallbearers At John McCain's Washington Memorial Posted: 29 Aug 2018 02:54 PM PDT  A former vice president, a Hollywood actor and politicians from both parties
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| Missouri Enacts Law Protecting Citizens From Unwittingly Buying Fake Meat Posted: 28 Aug 2018 11:15 AM PDT  The Show Me State may need to tweak its nickname. America, meet the Show Meat
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| Archbishop who called on Pope to resign says corruption reaches the top Posted: 30 Aug 2018 03:22 AM PDT  Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano has gone into hiding since conservative media published an 11-page statement in which he alleged the pope knew for years about sexual misconduct by an American cardinal and did nothing about it. Vigano has been communicating through Aldo Maria Valli, an Italian television journalist who Vigano consulted several times before releasing his statement last Sunday when the pope was in Ireland. Italian media has reported he was upset because he was never made a cardinal by former Pope Benedict or because Francis blocked his further advancement in the Church.
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| CNN Hits Back At President Trump After He Attacks Its Reporters Posted: 30 Aug 2018 08:43 AM PDT  President Trump's favorite news outlet to hate did not back down from the
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| Texan begins selling 3D-printed gun plans despite judge's order Posted: 28 Aug 2018 04:16 PM PDT  A Texas man on Tuesday began selling digital gun-making blueprints, including for a 3D-printed plastic handgun, despite a judge's order barring the distribution of the material. Cody Wilson had initially published the downloadable files on his website four weeks ago, after a deal struck with the Donald Trump administration that ended the federal government's efforts to block him. Multiple states filed a joint lawsuit claiming Wilson endangered public safety.
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| Manafort asks to move upcoming trial, cites publicity in DC Posted: 29 Aug 2018 02:47 PM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort asked Wednesday to move his upcoming trial out of the nation's capital and to Roanoke, Virginia, with his lawyers citing "intensely negative news coverage" and potential juror bias against him.
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| A 9-Year-Old Colorado Boy's Death by Suicide Highlights the Challenges Facing LGBTQ Kids Posted: 28 Aug 2018 02:02 PM PDT  They're far more likely to attempt suicide
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| Texas police search for woman seen in mysterious doorbell video Posted: 28 Aug 2018 02:40 PM PDT  Authorities in Texas are trying to find a woman who was captured on video ringing a doorbell in the middle of the night. It happened early Friday in Montgomery when a concerned resident shared the video with the sheriff's office. The video, taken on a home CCTV camera shows a barefoot young woman wearing a T-shirt and what could be broken restraints around her wrists. The woman was gone before the resident got to the door. The resident reviewed the security footage and sent it to police. The sheriff's office says it has received numerous reports that the woman is a missing person. However, authorities have not verified that. The incident which police are calling "suspicious" occurred at around 3.20am in Sunrise Ranch, 60 miles north of Houston. An unnamed neighbour told ABC News the same woman rang the doorbells of other homes in the area, but had also vanished by the time anyone answered. Authorities have conducted a door-to-door search of local homes and businesses and circulated images of the woman on social media.
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| US midterms: North Carolina’s gerrymandered congressional map unconstitutional and must be redrawn, judges rule Posted: 28 Aug 2018 12:38 PM PDT  Federal judges have struck down North Carolina's Republican-gerrymandered congressional map as illegal for a second time, in a decision that could leave officials in the state scrambling just months before the midterm elections in November. The ruling is the latest development in a case that fair elections advocates say features such drastically gerrymandered districts that it could represent one of the clearest chances for the Supreme Court to clarify the constitutionality of extreme partisan gerrymandering in America in general, and impact congressional maps across the country. North Carolina's congressional map — created in 2011 following the US census the year before — received its first major blow in 2016, when a federal court deemed it unconstitutional, saying that the map — which essentially locks in 10 Republican districts and three Democratic ones — was racially gerrymandered.
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| Candy Crash: Truck Full Of Sweets Overturns In Highway Road Rage Incident Posted: 29 Aug 2018 11:35 PM PDT  Well, this brings a whole new meaning to the term snaccident.
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| Pope Francis Just Reminded Us How The Church Still Feels About Homosexuality Posted: 29 Aug 2018 09:18 AM PDT  In the middle of a tumultuous controversy swirling around the Vatican ― in
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| McConnell Proposes Bipartisan 'Gang' To Decide Senate's McCain Tribute Posted: 28 Aug 2018 10:15 AM PDT  Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) proposed on Tuesday a plan to
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| French and British fishermen clash in scallop war skirmish Posted: 28 Aug 2018 10:57 AM PDT  The British were heavily outnumbered at five boats to around 35 French vessels, according to maritime official Ingrid Parot, and were eventually chased from the scallop-rich waters of the Baie de Seine area of Normandy. The skirmish took place more than 12 nautical miles out to sea where the British are legally allowed to fish all year round. Apparently there was stone-throwing, but no injuries," said Normandy fishing chief Dimitri Rogoff.
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| Elon Musk Could Face Legal Action After Asking Why Cave Diver He Called A Pedophile Hasn't Sued Posted: 29 Aug 2018 09:46 AM PDT  A tech billionaire who just couldn't stop tweeting stupid things may now face
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| Ex-Cabinet secretary Shalala wins Democratic House primary Posted: 28 Aug 2018 07:01 PM PDT  MIAMI (AP) — Former Clinton administration Cabinet member and university president Donna Shalala won the Democratic nomination Tuesday for a U.S. House seat in Florida widely seen as one of the party's best chances nationally for a pickup from the GOP.
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| Former Texas Cop Found Guilty Of Murder In Shooting Unarmed Teenager Jordan Edwards Posted: 29 Aug 2018 04:15 AM PDT  Roy Oliver, a former Texas police officer, was convicted on Tuesday of murder
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| Myanmar rejects 'false allegations' in U.N. genocide report Posted: 29 Aug 2018 03:31 AM PDT  The U.N. report marked the first time the organization has explicitly called for Myanmar officials to face genocide charges over a brutal crackdown on Rohingya Muslims last year. "Our stance is clear and I want to say sharply that we don't accept any resolutions conducted by the Human Rights Council," the main government spokesman, Zaw Htay, said in an interview published in state media. The fact-finding mission on Myanmar was established in March 2017 by the U.N. Human Rights Council.
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| Woman convicted of using acid and alligators to hide a dead body Posted: 29 Aug 2018 12:34 PM PDT  A North Carolina woman was sentenced to 20 years in prison for tampering with evidence, or in this case, the corpse of her husband's ex-girlfriend. She and her husband reportedly used acid and alligators in an attempt to hide the dead body.
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| Vatican knew of Pennsylvania sex abuse cover-up, prosecutor says Posted: 28 Aug 2018 02:47 PM PDT ![Vatican knew of Pennsylvania sex abuse cover-up, prosecutor says]( "Vatican knew of Pennsylvania sex abuse cover-up, prosecutor says") (Reuters) - The Vatican knew of a cover-up of child sex abuse by Roman Catholic priests in Pennsylvania through secret archives that bishops in the state shared with church leaders in Rome, the state's attorney general Josh Shapiro said on Tuesday. Shapiro first made the allegations against the Vatican during an Aug. 14 news conference to unveil a report on a two-year investigation into how Catholic clergymen in the state allegedly groomed and sexually abused children.
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| Man Risks His Life to Save 94-Year-Old Motorist Driving Wrong Way on Texas Highway Posted: 29 Aug 2018 11:01 AM PDT  Thomas Prado, a delivery driver, was shocked to find the elderly motorist driving at 55 mph in the wrong direction.
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| 11 Of Our Favorite Home Finds From Wayfair's Labor Day Sale Posted: 29 Aug 2018 09:39 AM PDT  The arrival of Labor Day means it's nearly time to pack away those best-
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| US trade panel blocks tariffs on Canada newsprint imports Posted: 29 Aug 2018 09:04 AM PDT  A US trade panel on Wednesday blocked tariffs imposed on Canadian newsprint imports which drew sharp protests because of their impact on struggling American newspapers. The decision, which is subject to appeal, means the preliminary tariffs of up to 30 percent imposed earlier this year by the Commerce Department are canceled and money collected will be refunded.
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| John McCain's Family Bids Him Farewell At Arizona State Capital Posted: 29 Aug 2018 12:29 PM PDT  John McCain's Family Bids Him Farewell At Arizona State Capital
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| White House Counsel Don McGahn To Depart This Fall Posted: 29 Aug 2018 07:42 AM PDT  White House Counsel Don McGahn will step down from his role this fall,
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| The Latest: McConnell slows push to name building for McCain Posted: 28 Aug 2018 01:07 PM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on a proposal to rename the Senate's oldest office building for John McCain (all times local):
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| Elon Musk Can't Stop Baselessly Calling Hero Cave Rescuer A Pedophile Posted: 28 Aug 2018 12:20 PM PDT  Elon Musk, a tech billionaire who can't keep his mouth shut, continues to
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| Jacob Caldwell, Ohio Boy Reported Missing 1 Year Ago, Found Safe by Police Posted: 28 Aug 2018 01:23 PM PDT  The teen had run away days after the murder of his father, police said.
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| China says it is helping Afghanistan with defense, counterterrorism Posted: 30 Aug 2018 03:40 AM PDT  China's defense ministry said on Thursday that it was supporting Afghanistan's defense and counterterrorism efforts, a day after Beijing denied a plan to build a base in Afghanistan and to send Chinese forces to the war-torn country. China's foreign ministry on Wednesday dismissed a report by the South China Morning Post that cited sources with ties to the military as saying it was funding construction of a camp in Afghanistan's narrow Wakhan Corridor linking the two countries, and could send hundreds of troops there. The Hong Kong newspaper later updated its report to quote Afghanistan's embassy in Beijing as saying China was helping the country set up a "mountain brigade" to boost counterterrorism efforts, but that there would be "no Chinese military personnel of any kind on Afghan soil at any time".
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| U.S. stocks drop on China trade concerns; Argentine peso roiled Posted: 30 Aug 2018 09:34 AM PDT  Stock markets and major government bond yields have risen in recent weeks on hopes that a global trade war can be averted, particularly with the leaders of the United States and Canada optimistic they could reach a new North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) by Friday. Argentina's peso again tumbled. The International Monetary Fund, meanwhile, is studying a request from Argentina to speed up disbursement from a $50 billion loan program.
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| Safety and Driver Assistance Posted: 29 Aug 2018 01:00 PM PDT  2018 Porsche Cayenne Turbo / Turbo S Review
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| Andrew Gillum Becomes First African-American Nominee For Florida Governor Posted: 28 Aug 2018 05:13 PM PDT  Andrew Gillum has become the first African-American nominee for Florida
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| Iran top diplomat in surprise Syria talks with Erdogan Posted: 29 Aug 2018 12:51 PM PDT  Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Wednesday held previously unannounced talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish presidency said, with the situation in Syria likely to have dominated the agenda. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, who attended the meeting, said "bilateral ties... (and) Syria" were on the agenda, state-run Anadolu news agency reported.
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| Fire Dept: 2 workers die in scaffolding collapse near Disney Posted: 29 Aug 2018 10:02 AM PDT  ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Two construction workers fell to their deaths when scaffolding collapsed as they were pouring concrete on the seventh floor of a 16-story hotel under construction near Disney World early Wednesday, Orange County Sheriff's officials said.
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| Shayna Hubers Case: Kentucky Woman Convicted of Killing Boyfriend Because He Was Leaving Her for Miss Ohio Posted: 29 Aug 2018 10:43 AM PDT  Hubers sobbed in the courtroom as the guilty verdict was handed down.
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