| Israel arrests Palestinian suspect in teenager's killing Posted: 09 Feb 2019 10:06 AM PST  JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police said Saturday they arrested a Palestinian suspect in the killing of an Israeli teenager, as thousands of people in Gaza buried two Palestinian teenagers killed by Israeli fire a day earlier in protests along the perimeter fence.
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| Acting U.S. attorney general will not testify if House subpoena issued: Justice Department Posted: 07 Feb 2019 10:42 AM PST  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Acting U.S. Attorney General Matthew Whitaker will decline to testify before a House of Representatives committee on Friday if Democrats issue a subpoena, the Justice Department said on Thursday. House Judiciary Committee chairman Jerrold Nadler said he fears Whitaker could dodge questions about Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation of Russian links to Trump's 2016 election campaign or his communications with the White House. The panel voted along party lines to authorize a subpoena in case Whitaker fails to show up or declines to answer certain questions. ...
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| What we know about Bezos' letter accusing National Enquirer parent of blackmail Posted: 08 Feb 2019 11:53 AM PST  On Thursday night, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos published a letter accusing the parent company of the National Enquirer of blackmail. Here are 6 takeaways.
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| Look at this colossal storm on Uranus Posted: 08 Feb 2019 06:56 AM PST  Uranus, a huge gaseous world some 1.8 billion miles from the sun, is quite stormy. NASA's long-lived Hubble telescope spotted a notable storm churning inside the planet's blue-green atmosphere, and the space agency posted the image online Thursday. The entirety of Uranus' north pole is engulfed by a "vast bright stormy cloud cap," wrote NASA. "Scientists believe this new feature is a result of Uranus' unique rotation," added NASA, noting that, unlike the other planets in our solar system, Uranus is tipped on its side. This leaves the sun shining non-stop onto its north pole during its long summer, likely resulting in widespread atmospheric changes. Uranus as seen by the Hubble Space Telescope. Image: nasa Just beneath the massive polar storm is a smaller, compact white cloud made of the common gas methane, notes NASA. The space agency also spotted a new storm brewing on Neptune. It's the dark spot near the top of the planet and is somewhat mysterious, as these massive dark storms have been observed appearing and then vanishing relatively quickly. SEE ALSO: Trump fails to block NASA's carbon sleuth from going to space "The feature is the fourth and latest mysterious dark vortex captured by Hubble since 1993," said NASA. Neptune as seen in November 2018. Image: nasa NASA plans to continue monitoring weather on these frigid, far-off gas giants to better understand the extraterrestrial storms. "Just as meteorologists cannot predict the weather on Earth by studying a few snapshots, astronomers cannot track atmospheric trends on solar system planets without regularly repeated observations," the space agency wrote. "Astronomers hope that Hubble's long-term monitoring of the outer planets will help them unravel the mysteries that still persist about these faraway worlds." WATCH: Ever wonder how the universe might end?
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| Woman breaks up fight between dogs before realising one is a mountain lion Posted: 08 Feb 2019 11:03 AM PST  A woman intervened in an apparent fight between two dogs, only to discover one of the combatants was in fact a mountain lion. "As she pulled the two animals apart, she realised that in one hand she held a juvenile male mountain lion, about 35 pounds, and not another dog as she expected," said the Idaho department of fish and game in a statement. "Her husband responded and quickly dispatched the mountain lion as she held on to it," added the IDFG.
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| No bag fees, no problem: Southwest Airlines takes in $642 million in other fees in 2018 Posted: 07 Feb 2019 11:49 AM PST  The airline is the only carrier to offer two free checked bags and no ticket change fees, but priority boarding fees and other fees bring in big bucks.
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| As Trump administration negotiates peace with Taliban, some retired U.S. generals see defeat Posted: 08 Feb 2019 02:00 AM PST  "The Taliban are the victors," said a retired general officer who commanded a brigade early in the war. "We just haven't figured that out yet."
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| The Latest: Puerto Rico says aid en route to Venezuela Posted: 07 Feb 2019 04:07 PM PST  CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The latest on Venezuela's political crisis (all times local):
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| Jeff Bezos Exposes Alleged National Enquirer Extortion Scheme Posted: 07 Feb 2019 04:06 PM PST  Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has published evidence of American Media Inc.'s (AMI) attempt to blackmail him into halting his investigation into their publication of private text messages he allegedly exchanged with his mistress. In a blog post published on Thursday night, Bezos revealed that AMI, which owns the National Enquirer, threatened to print a number of revealing, personal photos that depict Bezos and his mistress in various states of undress, unless he agreed to stop his investigation into how the Enquirer obtained his private text messages.
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| Larger groups seen crossing border as overall arrests drop Posted: 08 Feb 2019 01:37 PM PST  SAN DIEGO (AP) — Central Americans are increasingly entering the United States illegally in groups of at least 100 people in rugged, remote stretches of the Mexican border, authorities said Friday upon releasing January figures that show total arrests fell for a second straight month.
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| US pressed on Khashoggi amid report Saudi prince threatened 'bullet' Posted: 07 Feb 2019 05:37 PM PST  President Donald Trump faces a Friday deadline set by Congress to determine if Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the assassination of Khashoggi, who was strangled and dismembered after entering the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul on October 2. Special UN rapporteur, Agnes Callamard, said Thursday after a visit to Turkey that the killing of Khashoggi, who had written critical pieces on Saudi Arabia in The Washington Post, had been "planned and perpetrated" by Saudi officials.
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| Tip Leads to Arrest of U.S. Marshals` 15 Most Wanted Fugitive in Mexico Posted: 08 Feb 2019 04:32 PM PST  An Oklahoma man accused of brutally stabbing his ex-wife to death in front of her children in 2013 has been arrested in Mexico.
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| Florida caregiver charged after mentally disabled woman gives birth Posted: 08 Feb 2019 08:59 AM PST  Willie Shorter, 58, was charged with lewd and lascivious battery on a disabled adult after a test showed his DNA matched that of the child of the woman who was identified only as "DB," Rockledge, Florida, police said in a court affidavit. Shorter was released on bond on Thursday after being arrested a day earlier, according to Brevard County Sheriff's Office records. Shorter could not immediately be reached for comment, and a Rockledge police spokeswoman said she did not know if he had an attorney.
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| Now flying for Delta Air Lines: The Airbus A220 Posted: 07 Feb 2019 11:40 PM PST ![Now flying for Delta Air Lines: The Airbus A220]( "Now flying for Delta Air Lines: The Airbus A220") The Airbus A220 seems a candidate to become a passenger favorite with large overhead bins and two-by-three seating in economy, meaning fewer middle seats.
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| The Latest: US Sen Kaine calls on Virginia No. 2 to resign Posted: 08 Feb 2019 08:34 PM PST  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Latest on the fallout after two top Virginia Democrats admitted wearing blackface and another was accused of sexual assault (all times local):
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| US step closer to developing hypersonic missile that travels at five times the speed of sound Posted: 08 Feb 2019 01:53 PM PST  The United States is racing to develop hypersonic missiles that can travel at five times the speed of sound, officials have confirmed. Heather Wilson, secretary of the US Air Force, said the effort was being made to keep pace with other nations like Russia and China while speaking on Friday at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, a Washington think tank. The US Air Force currently operates 80 satellites in space, the secretary added.
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| Massive 2020 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro nearly comes with own zip code Posted: 08 Feb 2019 09:22 AM PST  Toyota this week unveiled the newest version of the hearty and heavy-duty full-size Sequoia SUV: the TRD Pro-trimmed 2020 Toyota Sequoia. The TRD Pro Sequoia is more technologically advanced than other models featuring updated equipment with more driver-assist features and complete with Android Auto, Apple Carplay, and Amazon Alexa.
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| Wells Fargo fixes outage issue that caused some paychecks not to appear in accounts Posted: 08 Feb 2019 03:18 PM PST  Wells Fargo say the issue that caused some trouble seeing paychecks and direct deposits in online and mobile banking accounts has been corrected.
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| Acting Attorney General Says He Didn't Talk to Trump About Mueller Investigation in Tense Hearing Posted: 08 Feb 2019 09:28 AM PST  It took just minutes for fireworks to emerge
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| Forget chocolate, how about a cockroach for Valentine's? Posted: 08 Feb 2019 11:24 AM PST  Forget chocolate, flowers or a romantic dinner. A zoo in Texas is offering singles the chance to name a cockroach after their ex and see it fed to a meerkat live on camera on Valentine's Day. In a campaign dubbed "Quit Bugging Me!!!" the El Paso Zoo says the roach is a perfect Valentine's gift for those needing closure on a past relationship that didn't make the grade.
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| Workers at Lear plant supplying GM Oshawa walk off job Posted: 08 Feb 2019 09:00 AM PST  'The message that we're sending is that it's not just about General Motors' workers'
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| The 2019 Ram 2500 HD Displays the Latest Mopar Parts and Accessories - Photos Posted: 08 Feb 2019 06:30 AM PST |
| Jeff Bezos memo: National Enquirer owner launches investigation into claims newspaper tried to blackmail Amazon CEO using 'd**k pics' Posted: 08 Feb 2019 07:12 AM PST  American Media has launched an investigation into extortion claims made by Jeff Bezos after the billionaire entrepreneur published exchanges between his team and the media company in a revealing Medium post. In a statement responding to the allegations, American Media said it "believes fervently that it acted lawfully in the reporting of the story of Mr Bezos" but "nonetheless, in light of the nature of the allegations published by Mr Bezos, the board has convened and determined that it should promptly and thoroughly investigate the claims". "Upon completion of that investigation, the board will take whatever appropriate action is necessary," the statement continued.
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| Ocasio-Cortez attacks ICE after illegal MS-13 gangster allegedly murdered someone in her district Posted: 08 Feb 2019 05:38 AM PST  New York Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says ICE does not deserve a dime.
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| Hey, how do you think a sentient baguette would move? Posted: 07 Feb 2019 02:15 PM PST  If a baguette was alive and could move around, how would it move?This is the vital question posed by a comedian and animator named Dave (@sheepfilms on Twitter), who gave the internet its latest thing to debate on Thursday. According to Dave, there are four possible ways a baguette could move: worm, gallop, robot rotate, and caterpillar.Please observe: SEE ALSO: Is there something wrong with me if I only hear Yanny and not Laurel?A poll tweeted shortly after the video reveals number 3 (robot rotate) as the clear frontrunner. I agree, as this is the only scenario in which the baguette's crusty exterior would not be compromised. You know what they say: A floppy baguette is no baguette at all. (No one says that.)> Here's a survey. How would a baguette move?> > -- Dave (@sheepfilms) February 7, 2019On Twitter, most people agree with me, proving that I am right. I knew it! However, some people did suggest other alternatives. For example, what if the baguette just rolled around on its side like a log? That might be good, although perhaps a little slow.Please feel free to bring this up at your next social gathering. Everyone will love it. WATCH: Twitter turned this massive fried rice prank into a pretty great meme -- All the Memes
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| GOP Rep. Gaetz calls for border wall at gun hearing, asks for Parkland dads to be removed Posted: 07 Feb 2019 01:11 PM PST  "If we really cared about safer streets, we would build a wall and secure the border," said Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., at a hearing on gun violence.
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| The New Chair Emoji Is Nice, But These Are the Emojis We Really Want Posted: 07 Feb 2019 03:12 PM PST  Because �� is a horrible excuse for a lamp
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| Subaru puts some oomph behind the Legacy name with 2020 model Posted: 08 Feb 2019 07:55 AM PST  While the Legacy has been a fairly unremarkable sedan since its conception 30 years ago, Subaru has brought an amped-up model to the Chicago Auto Show with interior tech and engine options to finally compete with the likes of the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. On Thursday, as promised in the teasers that Subaru published last week, the 2020 Legacy made its debut at the Chicago Auto Show with new tech and an updated collection of powertrain options. The model will be available in six trims - Base, Premium, Sport, Limited, Limited XT, and Touring XT -- all built on the Subaru Global Platform.
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| The 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport Gets a Little Edgy Posted: 07 Feb 2019 11:30 AM PST  Cosmetic and safety upgrades usher the Rogue Sport into the 2020 model year.
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| Pfizer Japan recalls high blood pressure drug over cancer-causing impurity Posted: 08 Feb 2019 06:57 PM PST  The Japanese subsidiary of Pfizer Inc is recalling a drug for high blood pressure which was found to contain a carcinogenic substance in its active ingredient valsartan, the drugmaker said on Friday. More than 763,000 tablets of the drug Amvalo, manufactured from April to July in Mylan Laboratories Limited in India, are the subject of recall, Pfizer Japan Inc said in a statement, adding there were no reports of any damage to health. "We will fully pay careful attention to our manufacturing and quality control to prevent a recurrence," Pfizer Japan President Akihisa Harada said.
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| Turkey, others to press for UN probe into Khashoggi killing Posted: 08 Feb 2019 11:13 AM PST  ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey and other countries will soon submit a formal request to establish a U.N. committee to investigate the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the Turkish foreign minister said Friday.
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| From blowing frozen bubbles to throwing boiling water: Here's the science behind these viral cold-weather experiments Posted: 08 Feb 2019 10:56 AM PST  While the cold weather deterred many from going outside during the recent polar vortex, others took advantage of the freezing temperatures and tested out different science experiments.
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| US banks BB&T and SunTrust announce $66 billion merger Posted: 07 Feb 2019 02:07 PM PST  BB&T and SunTrust announced Thursday they will combine in a $66 billion transaction to create a regional banking giant in the industry's largest merger since the 2008 financial crisis. The two midsize banks operating in the fast-growing Southeastern United States described the move as a merger of equals that would enable them to compete against heavyweights like Bank of America and Wells Fargo and save some $1.6 billion in administrative costs. Shares of both companies soared on the announcement, which establishes the sixth-largest bank in the country by assets and deposits, and follows President Donald Trump's moves to cut corporate taxes and ease banking regulations imposed after the 2008 crisis.
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| Virginia's black caucus, House Dems, in go-slow move, call for Ralph Northam's ouster. But governor stays silent Posted: 08 Feb 2019 11:12 AM PST  The measured approach could slow the sobering prospects for Democrats that the top three executive positions might be vacated..
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| US border crisis: Arizona city denounces Trump administration’s razor wire as ‘inhuman’ Posted: 07 Feb 2019 11:14 AM PST  A small border city in Arizona is pushing back against Donald Trump's decision to install razor wire along its border, with a proclamation that would officially call the measures "irresponsible" and "inhuman". The city officials in Nogales considered the proclamation on Wednesday, just days after a report indicated the US military installed more concertina wire along the border fence that separates the city from Mexico. The installation of the concertina wire has become one of thee most visible signs of Mr Trump's troop deployment in the US southwest, conjuring images of war zones as the US responds to what the president has called a "crisis" and "tremendous onslaught".
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| Critics ask what took PG&E so long on wildfire safety effort Posted: 07 Feb 2019 03:04 PM PST  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. is promising to spend more than $2 billion this year to improve wildfire prevention after its equipment was blamed for causing more than 1,500 Northern California wildfires since 2014.
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| Wild meat and vegan Yorkshire puddings: the restaurants taking Sunday roasts to a new level Posted: 09 Feb 2019 04:01 AM PST  Sunday lunch at Kricket in White City, London, is, in many ways, a classic roast. The key elements are there: juicy roast pork belly with crispy skin, golden roasties, sprouts and gravy. And yet… as I bite into the potatoes, subtly spiced with cumin and curry leaf, dip a pumpkin half-moon into the masala gravy, and scoop up a forkful of mustard-spiced greens and shredded Brussels (all pictured above), it's clear that we're in new territory. Kricket's Sunday lunch is one of a growing band of "new roasts". Restaurants such as Ceviche, Native and Brigadiers, all in London, are also offering exciting twists on Sunday lunch, which helps to lure diners through the doors during one of the week's most competitive sittings: when restaurants are up against pubs as well as each other. Peruvian restaurant Ceviche in Shoreditch now serves pollo a la brasa – rotisserie-style chicken – every day of the week. "It is a very common dish for Peruvian families to have on a Sunday," says Daniel Ribeiro, Ceviche's executive chef. Ceviche's chefs marinade the birds with amarillo chilli and spices, and serve them with roast sweet potato wedges or chips (find the recipe, tweaked for home cooks, below). Native, a London restaurant that specialises in foraged foods and game, has launched a monthly "wild roast". Seasonal meat such as venison is served as a communal feast, while trimmings can include roast potatoes with mugwort or heritage carrots with a seaweed salsa verde. Even in midwinter, there are plenty of foraged foods to add interest to a roast, say Ivan Tisdall-Downes and Imogen Davis, Native's founders. "We use juniper berries, crab apple and rowan berries, and make pine-needle salt for a dry rub on lamb." Restaurants are after the vegan (and vegetarian) pound, too. Greens in Manchester does a vegan roast with a pecan and hazelnut or red lentil loaf and all the trimmings – including Yorkshire puds. Kricket offers a weekly meat-free roast, such as roasted broccoli, kori-spiced mushrooms or delica pumpkin. Chef Matt Davies at Greens in Didsbury, with his vegan roast dinner Credit: PAUL COOPER Roasts are more flexible than you might think. Just ask The Telegraph's cookery writer, Diana Henry, whose book A Bird in the Hand contains enough twists for a month of Sundays (lemon grass and turmeric roast chicken, Indonesian roast spiced chicken, caraway roast potatoes). "Roast meats work well with Indian spices," says Kricket's Will Bowlby. "White meats like chicken work particularly well with lighter spices like fenugreek and turmeric. Red meats take on spices even better and, at this time of year, we like to pair spices like peppercorns, cloves, star anise, Kashmiri chilli and saffron with game." Is tinkering with the classics a risky move, or does novelty give pubs and restaurants a competitive edge? The Lygon Arms in Worcestershire certainly thinks it's the latter. The Cotswolds inn has introduced "Wellington Sundays", with a trolley of venison, salmon and vegetarian Wellingtons wheeled around the dining room. "We wanted to offer something a little different," says Ed Fitzpatrick, its deputy general manager. The new roasts might not win a purist's approval. But for curious diners, there's never been a better time to tuck into Sunday lunch – whether you're eating out, or cooking at home, thanks to the simple, inventive recipes below supplied by the chefs from Kricket, Greens and Ceviche. Newsletter promotion - Food and drink - end of article Five ways to jazz up your roast Give a lamb or beef joint an Indian spice rub or marinade. "Start a couple days in advance to allow the marinade to penetrate the meat as best it can," says Will Bowlby. Make Yorkshire pudding more nutritious by switching half your white flour for quinoa flour, as pioneered at Ceviche. The restaurant also sprinkles cooked black quinoa on top for texture and crunch. "Make a delicious foraged jelly to complement your meat," suggest Ivan Tisdall-Downes and Imogen Davis. "You can easily find crab apples early in the year, along with rowan berries and hawthorn berries. These are high in pectin, so you only need a little sugar." A few easy tweaks can make most of your roast suitable for vegans. Switch from animal fat to vegetable oil for just-as-golden roasties. You can even make Yorkshire pudding without eggs, as they do at Greens, where they use soya milk. Adding a little warm water to the batter helps them rise (see the recipe in the box below, and other recipes online). Feeling adventurous? "Gather acorns* or chestnuts to make stuffing," suggests the Native team. Or grind up clean pine needles in a pestle and mortar, then add a little salt. Use in moderation for a dry-rub on lamb. "They're fragrant like rosemary, with a hint of citrus." *Acorns should only be eaten when brown, not green, and need to be treated before eating. The Woodland Trust has a useful guide on how to do this (woodlandtrust.org.uk). Ramp up your roast
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| Hero dog breaks out of New York home, saves family from gas leak Posted: 07 Feb 2019 06:31 PM PST  A police call regarding a loose, barking dog led to the discovery of a basement gas leak and potentially saved the dog's owner and her 4-year-old daughter.
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| SDF will attack IS Syria enclave once civilians out: official Posted: 09 Feb 2019 04:18 AM PST ![SDF will attack IS Syria enclave once civilians out: official]( "SDF will attack IS Syria enclave once civilians out: official") The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) is poised to attack the last Islamic State (IS) enclave in its area of operations once civilians still inside have been evacuated, an SDF official said. The besieged Islamic State enclave centered around Baghouz on the eastern bank of the Euphrates River represents the jihadist group's last territorial foothold in the part of Syria where the U.S.-backed forces have been fighting it.
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| EU's Tusk Plans Polish Comeback for 2019 Ballot, Paper Says Posted: 08 Feb 2019 03:37 AM PST  Tusk, who sets the agenda for European Union summits and has played a key role in Brexit negotiations, hasn't said whether he plans to return to front-line domestic politics after his term in Brussels ends in December.
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| The 2020 Range Rover Evoque Is an Evolution, Not a Revolution Posted: 07 Feb 2019 11:00 AM PST  The second-generation model adds technology but otherwise sticks to a proven formula.
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| Facebook status: Divorced. Why millennials 'killed' how you decouple in the digital age Posted: 08 Feb 2019 09:57 AM PST  While younger people are bringing down the divorce rate, millennials who get divorced face new challenges that come with splitting in the digital era.
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