| Voters Will Likely Use North Carolina's Unconstitutional Congressional Map Again This Year Posted: 31 Aug 2018 02:53 PM PDT  North Carolina is unlikely to have new congressional districts this year, even
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| Amsterdam stabbing suspect had 'terrorist' motive, officials say Posted: 01 Sep 2018 10:26 AM PDT  An Afghan man shot by police at Amsterdam's central station on Friday after stabbing two American tourists had a "terrorist" motive, city officials said on Saturday. The suspect, who was identified as a 19-year-old Afghan with a German residence permit, was questioned on Saturday in hospital where he was being treated for gunshot wounds to his lower body. "First statements made by the suspect indicate he had a terrorist motive," Amsterdam city council said in a statement.
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| Ford Cancels Focus Crossover For U.S. Consumers After Trump's Trade War Tariffs Posted: 31 Aug 2018 11:16 PM PDT  Ford Motor Company announced on Friday it's ditching plans to bring its new
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| Massive Lizard the Size of an Alligator Terrorizing Florida Neighborhood Posted: 31 Aug 2018 10:47 AM PDT  The creature has been lurking outside homes for days, and has not yet been caught.
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| MS-13 gang used California farm town as a base for crime Posted: 31 Aug 2018 04:14 PM PDT  More than two dozen gang members and affiliates were arrested and charged after a murder and drug trafficking investigation.
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| Grizzly Bears Spared From Government-Authorized Hunt for at Least 14 Days Posted: 31 Aug 2018 11:44 AM PDT  Grizzly populations have recovered, but does that mean they should be hunted?
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| Donald Trump Sparks Anger In Ireland After Upcoming Visit Is Confirmed Posted: 01 Sep 2018 02:50 AM PDT  A warm Irish welcome will likely not be afforded to President Donald Trump
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| Politicians speak at Aretha Franklin’s funeral Posted: 31 Aug 2018 01:50 PM PDT  Former President Bill Clinton, former Attorney General Eric Holder and others speak at the funeral of Aretha Franklin
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| U.S. sees assault on Idlib as escalation of Syria conflict: Pompeo Posted: 31 Aug 2018 03:56 PM PDT  U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday said the United States views the Syrian government military assault on rebel-held Idlib as an escalation of the Syrian conflict, as the State Department warned that Washington would respond to any chemical attack by Damascus. The Syrian province of Idlib and surrounding areas are the last major enclave held by rebels opposed to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, a close Russian ally.
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| John McCain Called on Us to Be Bigger Than the Politics of Fear, Obama Says at Senator's Funeral Posted: 01 Sep 2018 09:26 AM PDT  Obama was one of two former presidents to speak at McCain's funeral
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| Pregnant Survivor of Deadly New Mexico Bus Crash Delivers Twins Hours Later Posted: 31 Aug 2018 03:38 PM PDT  The mother was listed in stable condition and her twins were being treated in the NICU.
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| Trade deal with U.S. expected to spur Mexican e-commerce Posted: 31 Aug 2018 11:07 AM PDT  Mexico's fledgling e-commerce market could get a lift from a trade agreement with the Trump administration that doubles the value of goods that can be imported tax-free from the United States, online businesses and experts said. Mexico and Washington reached a deal to revamp the North American Free Trade Agreement on Monday, but talks with Canada, the other country in the 1994 pact, are ongoing and could alter the terms. The bilateral deal between the United States and its southern neighbor would see Mexico double its minimum duty-free shipment threshold, called the de minimis value, to $100, a step that should benefit both express delivery firms and online retailers such as Amazon.com Inc.
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| GOP Senator: Firing Jeff Sessions Wouldn't Be 'Politically Wise' Posted: 02 Sep 2018 09:14 AM PDT  Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) says that President Donald Trump would suffer
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| Couple ordered to turn over funds raised for homeless man Posted: 31 Aug 2018 02:03 PM PDT  MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. (AP) — A couple who raised more than $400,000 for a homeless man after he used his last $20 to fill up the gas tank of a stranded motorist in Philadelphia must now turn over what's left of the cash.
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| Russia's Lavrov says U.S. sanctions counter-productive: TASS Posted: 01 Sep 2018 03:06 AM PDT  U.S. sanctions against Russia are counter-productive but Moscow is ready for dialogue once the U.S. side is ready for talks with mutual respect, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday, TASS state news agency reported. "Not for the first time we highlight that the permanent buildup of sanctions pressure without any facts that would justify such sanctions is counter-productive and push relations into an impasse," Lavrov said. "Once our partners are ready to talk on the basis of mutual respect and considering (mutual) interests, we are always ready for such dialogue," he said.
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| What California's Net Neutrality Victory Means for the Rest of the Country Posted: 01 Sep 2018 09:06 AM PDT  The FCC's deeply unpopular decision gets a Golden State rejoinder.
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| 'You Are Nothing but Pure Love.' Murdered Colorado Mom and 2 Daughters Laid to Rest in North Carolina Posted: 01 Sep 2018 02:40 PM PDT  Shanann Watts' family wants a law to recognize the lives of unborn children like their grandson
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| The Latest: Man on pepper spray flight describes ordeal Posted: 31 Aug 2018 08:57 PM PDT  HONOLULU (AP) — The Latest on a can of pepper spray going off inside a Hawaiian Airlines flight. (all times local):
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| Viral debate: Is this a door or a beach? Posted: 31 Aug 2018 11:08 AM PDT  Internet users are getting flashbacks of Laurel vs. Yanny and #TheDress debate as another viral meme makes the rounds online. It's a picture of various shades of blue and a sliver of a white, grainy-looking color, which has led to the debate: "Is this a door or a beach?"
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| The Only Thing That Might Kill a New F-22 Fighter for Japan Posted: 01 Sep 2018 12:00 AM PDT  The insane cost.
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| Neo-Nazi Robocalls Target Andrew Gillum In Florida Governor Race Posted: 31 Aug 2018 06:04 PM PDT  Florida voters started receiving ugly robocalls Friday targeting Democrat
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| NBC accused of trying to quash Weinstein harassment probe Posted: 31 Aug 2018 01:49 PM PDT  NBC News tried to thwart an investigation into sexual harassment claims against former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein by calling off and even threatening its own journalists, media reports said. According to reports in The New York Times and Daily Beast, NBC sought to stop the investigation led by journalist Ronan Farrow and producer Rich McHugh. NBC denied the reports.
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| Palestinian refugees angry and dismayed at U.S. for halting funds to U.N. agency Posted: 01 Sep 2018 12:09 PM PDT  The U.S. announcement on Friday that it will no longer support the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has deepened a cash crisis at the agency, and heightened tensions with the Palestinian leadership. Most are descendants of the roughly 700,000 Palestinians who were driven out of their homes or fled the fighting in the 1948 war that led to Israel's creation.
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| 23 Crazy Delicious Ways To Roast Sweet Potatoes Posted: 31 Aug 2018 11:05 AM PDT |
| Woman attacks bus with hammer, then drives into man in horrific road rage video Posted: 01 Sep 2018 08:01 AM PDT  A woman has been filmed smashing a bus window with a hammer before hitting a man with her car.
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| Cape Cod beaches: Playgrounds for tourists, and young sharks Posted: 31 Aug 2018 07:49 PM PDT  BOSTON (AP) — As another beach season draws to a close on Cape Cod, researchers are trying to figure out what's driving the increase in shark sightings and encounters — including the state's first attack on a human since 2012.
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| Mazda Bongo Friendee Buying Guide Posted: 31 Aug 2018 02:40 PM PDT  Oddly named MPV was never an official UK import, but its family friendly features and high spec have earned quite a following. It's the Friendee you need…
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| Cafe blast kills pro-Moscow rebel leader in east Ukraine Posted: 31 Aug 2018 01:05 PM PDT  Russia's foreign ministry accused Ukraine of killing the separatist leader, Alexander Zakharchenko, to try to unleash a renewed war in eastern Ukraine, but Kiev said it had nothing to do with the blast. An aide to Zakharchenko said the rebels had seen an increased movement of Ukrainian armored vehicles heading toward the separatist region, RIA news agency reported, a claim rejected by Ukraine's military.
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| Nissan's Blast at the Monterey Motorsports Reunion Posted: 02 Sep 2018 07:30 AM PDT |
| Donald Trump Gets Brutally Mocked Over 'Biggest Stadium' Pledge For Ted Cruz Posted: 31 Aug 2018 11:46 PM PDT  President Donald Trump was widely mocked on Twitter over his "complete and
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| 8 of the best laptop backpacks, based on customer reviews Posted: 01 Sep 2018 08:30 AM PDT  Although it may not seem like such a daunting task at first, finding the right laptop backpack can be really overwhelming. There are tons of different factors to consider, like what you'll be using it for (work? school? travel?), the size of the laptop sleeve, how functional or comfortable it is, and how much stuff you'll be able to cram inside. And let's not forget about price. Because let's be honest, some of us aren't willing to drop more than $100 on a backpack. SEE ALSO: 7 of the best laptops for students heading back to school Choosing a backpack is a really personal task — it depends entirely on your specific needs. To make your life easier, we scoured through dozens of reviews from real customers in order to put together a list of top-runners, then outlined the things you need to know in order to make the best decision. Whether you're looking for a simple, basic option to get you from Point A to Point B, or a heavy-duty backpack with all the bells and whistles, we've got the best pack to fit your needs.
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| California lawmakers pass bill on PG&E wildfire liability Posted: 01 Sep 2018 01:00 AM PDT  California's legislature passed a bill late on Friday that could help the utility Pacific Gas and Electric Corporation (PG&E) avoid potentially crippling liabilities for wildfires that ravaged northern parts of the San Francisco Bay Area last year. The bill, passed 29 to 4 in the Senate and 45 to 10 in the Assembly, requires approval by Democrat Governor Jerry Brown. Some fires in the north of the Bay area were caused by trees toppling into or making contact with PG&E power lines, a report released by state officials in June said.
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| Archbishop asks pope to cancel conference on youth Posted: 02 Sep 2018 08:06 AM PDT ![Archbishop asks pope to cancel conference on youth]( "Archbishop asks pope to cancel conference on youth") PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The archbishop of Philadelphia has asked Pope Francis to cancel a bishops' conference focusing on youth in the wake of the child sex abuse crisis roiling the Catholic Church.
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| Georgia Police Rescue Woman From Burning Home in Dramatic Bodycam Video Posted: 02 Sep 2018 06:19 AM PDT  Her Savannah home was ablaze.
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| How to Stain Your Deck Like a Pro Posted: 01 Sep 2018 03:01 AM PDT  As we head into Labor Day you'll see sales and rebates for wood stains. The three-day weekend gives you time to stain your deck, and conditions are ideal as the weather cools and humidity drops. ...
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| No time for new North Carolina voting maps, groups tell court Posted: 31 Aug 2018 04:25 PM PDT  The groups' filing in federal court in North Carolina complicates an already difficult situation over maps that have been contested for years and could affect a Democratic push to wrest control of the U.S. House of Representatives from Republicans. "Plaintiffs have concluded that a statewide redistricting just weeks before Election Day would not be a good-government solution," the North Carolina Democratic Party, Common Cause, and League of Women Voters said in their filing. On Monday, a three-judge panel for the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina ruled that Republican legislators responsible for the map conducted unconstitutional partisan gerrymandering to dilute the impact of Democratic votes.
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| Blast strikes north Syria town Posted: 01 Sep 2018 03:10 AM PDT  A blast killed at least one person in a region of north Syria controlled by Turkey-backed Syrian rebel groups, a witness and a war monitor said on Saturday. The explosion in Azaz was caused by a car bomb, said the war monitor, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, and hit a sit-in to demand new elections to the local council, the witness said. The Observatory said one person was killed and others injured.
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| Gunther Werks 400R Porsche: past meets present Posted: 31 Aug 2018 02:08 PM PDT  Ever wanted modern Porsche 911 GT3 performance but with an air-cooled engine and style? Gunther Werks' 400R is the answer – and we've got all the details…
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| It Won't Be Easy for Trump to Fire Sessions Posted: 31 Aug 2018 10:46 AM PDT  It depends on what Senate Republicans think and how the midterms go.
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| New Mexico Greyhound crash: 8 killed, 3 kids among dozens injured Posted: 31 Aug 2018 02:53 PM PDT  Three children, including two infants, were among the dozens of passengers seriously injured when the commercial bus they were riding in was hit head-on by a semitruck on a New Mexico highway, killing eight people, hospital officials said Friday.
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| Trump to skip summits in Singapore, Papua New Guinea Posted: 31 Aug 2018 03:59 PM PDT  The White House said Trump asked VP Mike Pence to represent him at the events.
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| Queen officially unveils new Highland Games pavilion at annual Braemar Gathering Posted: 01 Sep 2018 11:07 AM PDT  The Queen has officially unveiled a new Highland Games pavilion at the annual Braemar Gathering. She joined 15,000 visitors at the event, which is held each year a short distance from the royals' summer retreat on the Balmoral estate. The Aberdeenshire town has hosted the event for 203 years and this year marked the 170th anniversary of Royal Family links. The Queen, wearing a striking jade-green dress suit, was joined by the Duke of Rothesay as well as the Princess Royal and her husband Sir Timothy Laurence at the Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park. The Queen and Princess Anne were both presented with floral posies which they carried throughout their hour-long visit. Before leaving, the Queen and the Duke of Rothesay officially unveiled the newly-built Highland Games Pavilion, which will open to the public next year and will showcase the history of the Highland Games, not just in Braemar but across the world. The Queen and Princess Anne were both presented with floral posies Credit: Andrew Parsons / i-Images The £2.5 million heritage centre is named after the Duke of Rothesay and was partly funded and driven by the Prince's Foundation as well as numerous local donors. Leading the tour of the new property, David Geddes, president of Braemar Royal Highland Society, said he hopes the exhibition will become a draw for people from across the globe. He said: "Even members of the committee didn't know of the existence of many of the items that now feature in the exhibition. "It was nice to go through all the donated pieces - some of the finds have created a bit of a stir in the village." The Queen, wearing a striking jade-green dress suit, was joined by Prince Charles Credit: Andrew Parsons / i-Images Exhibits include items from Highland Games and Gatherings, such as medals and trophies, and partner The Scottish Tartans Authority will also contribute to the collection. The facility also provides a new headquarters for the Braemar Royal Highland Society, and is expected to open to the public early in 2019. A competitor takes part in the Putting the Heavy Stone competition at the Braemar Gathering Credit: Andrew Parsons / i-Images Marking its centenary, the RAF chose the Gathering as one of its main RAF100 events - a C130 Hercules from RAF Brize Norton performed a fly-by to the delight of the crowds. The Queen is the current, and longest serving, patron of the Braemar Royal Highland Society. Scottish Dancing at the Braemar Gathering Games Credit: Andrew Parsons / i-Images Having first attended with her parents and grandparents at the age of seven in 1933, she has only missed the Gathering four times since taking the throne in 1952. The day includes competitions in events including tossing the caber, hammer throwing and tug of war, as well as performances of pipe bands and Highland dancers.
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| Florida's Democratic gubernatorial candidate under attack Posted: 01 Sep 2018 07:51 AM PDT  Andrew Gillum is picking up endorsements, money and plenty of national attention in the aftermath of his suprising upset victory.
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