| The Latest: Mrs. Trump gives pep talk to Oklahoma student Posted: 04 Mar 2019 02:32 PM PST  TULSA, Okla. (AP) — The Latest on Melania Trump's three-state tour to promote "Be Best" (all times local):
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| Hoda Muthana: Isis bride says she is allowed to return to US despite government denials - ‘I’m not a threat to America’ Posted: 04 Mar 2019 10:46 AM PST  Hoda Muthana, who left Alabama at the age of 19 to join the terror group Isis in Syria, said she is "not a threat to America" and wants to return to the US as her lawyer battles her case in court. Speaking to CBS News in northern Syria, Ms Muthana claimed to be a US citizen, rejecting denials from Donald Trump's administration, while noting the son she had with a now-deceased Isis fighter does not hold citizenship to any country. Ms Muthana has been held by Kurdish forces allied with the US since January, when she turned herself in amid the caliphate's decline.
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| Ex-NY mayor Bloomberg rules out run for US president in 2020 Posted: 05 Mar 2019 03:15 PM PST  Former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg, the centrist billionaire Democrat who positioned himself as a potential challenger to Donald Trump, said Tuesday he would not run for president in 2020. "I believe I would defeat Donald Trump in a general election. Some have told me that to win the Democratic nomination, I would need to change my views to match the polls," the 77-year-old said, acknowledging the leftward tilt among many of the dozen major Democrats already in the race.
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| The Vatican Will Unseal Records About Holocaust-Era Pope Pius XII. Here's What We Already Know About His Controversial Legacy Posted: 04 Mar 2019 07:00 PM PST  The Vatican will unseal the records years ahead before they were expected
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| In #MeToo era, Ford lauded on left and right as honest and brave Posted: 05 Mar 2019 06:27 PM PST ![In #MeToo era, Ford lauded on left and right as honest and brave]( "In #MeToo era, Ford lauded on left and right as honest and brave") Before the Senate hearing on Thursday, Ford had never appeared on camera, and was only depicted in news media reports with a grainy photo lifted from the internet. Thousands of conservatives took to social media to accuse Ford of lying to bring down Kavanaugh, who angrily and tearfully denied her accusations in a day of dramatic, high-stakes testimony from both the accused and the accuser. While Republican senators depicted her testimony as part of a partisan attack orchestrated by Democrats, they -- and Kavanaugh -- were careful not to attack Ford personally.
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| Chaotic scene breaks out at Sacramento City Council meeting over arrests during Stephon Clark protest Posted: 05 Mar 2019 11:51 PM PST  A raucous scene at a City Council meeting in Sacramento Tuesday night. Many were expressing outrage by the police department's reaction to a protest Monday night.
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| House plans vote condemning anti-Semitism, aimed at comments by Ilhan Omar Posted: 05 Mar 2019 02:43 PM PST  A resolution condemning anti-Semitism is circulating among members of the House of Representatives in the wake of controversial comments by Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn.
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| Tickets on sale now for new Southwest Airlines Hawaii flights beginning March 17 Posted: 05 Mar 2019 09:32 AM PST  The airline's first flights to Hawaii begin in March from Oakland to Honolulu. One-way fares started at $49.
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| Trump lashes out at 'crazy' opponents as pressure mounts Posted: 05 Mar 2019 12:41 PM PST  President Donald Trump branded Democratic opponents "crazy" and guilty of overreach Tuesday in a fevered response to a huge new probe of his alleged crimes. Trump's exclamation mark -- and capital letter -- laden outbursts indicated a rising temperature in a White House under assault from multiple directions. Democrats, who took control of the House of Representatives last November, suspect Trump of a slew of potentially impeachable offenses, including obstruction of justice and abuse of office.
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| Aston Martin Vanquish Vision Concept Has Ferrari and McLaren in Its Sights Posted: 05 Mar 2019 02:15 AM PST  A bold new direction for the Vanquish, and we'd be surprised if it doesn't match its rivals' horsepower numbers.
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| Terror inside a trailer as Alabama tornado raged: For one family, 'like we were all alone' Posted: 05 Mar 2019 10:14 PM PST  This is what it was like inside a mobile home in Beauregard, Alabama, as one family struggled to survive when a violent tornado bore down.
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| Body language: The Russian science keeping North Korea's dead leaders looking fresh Posted: 05 Mar 2019 03:51 PM PST  Kim laid a wreath outside Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum in the Vietnamese capital on Saturday, after the conclusion of his shortened summit with U.S. President Donald Trump. Inside the dark interior of the mausoleum, the embalmed corpse of Vietnam's founding father lies displayed in a glass coffin for a steady stream of tourists who silently shuffle by. In Pyongyang, Kim Jong Un's grandfather and father are on similar display in the loftily named Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, a monument to the cult of personality that surrounds North Korea's ruling family.
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| The Best Summer Road Trip Destination in Every State Posted: 06 Mar 2019 06:51 AM PST |
| Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton Got Together to Celebrate Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace Posted: 05 Mar 2019 08:25 AM PST  The Duchesses made their first public appearance together since Christmas
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| The Latest: Pakistan arrests key suspects in Kashmir attack Posted: 05 Mar 2019 04:23 AM PST  ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Latest on the latest escalation between Pakistan and India (all times local):
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| California parents charged in death of 3-year-old daughter Posted: 05 Mar 2019 08:08 AM PST  A Fontana mother who previously served time for child abuse is now facing murder charges in the death of her 3-year-old daughter, police say.
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| See Photos of the Audi Q4 e-tron Concept Posted: 04 Mar 2019 11:15 PM PST |
| Who's getting document requests from House Dems in new probe Posted: 05 Mar 2019 05:11 AM PST  WASHINGTON (AP) — Dozens of people with connections to President Donald Trump and his associates will receive document requests this week, as the House Judiciary Committee starts a broad new probe looking at possible obstruction of justice, corruption and abuse of power.
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| Guaido Warns Supporters of Long Struggle After Aid Gambit Failed Posted: 04 Mar 2019 12:44 PM PST  Obviously not," Guaido told supporters at a Caracas rally. After days of speculation over how he would sneak back into Venezuela without being arrested, the opposition leader took a Copa Airlines flight straight to the nation's biggest airport, effectively daring the government of President Nicolas Maduro to act against him.
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| U.S. East Coast digs out from snow, braces for bitter cold Posted: 04 Mar 2019 01:43 PM PST  New England dug out from more than a foot of snow on Monday that snarled commutes and canceled flights, although New York City was spared the worst of the late-winter storm, which was expected to be followed by bitter cold in the days ahead. A band of winter weather stretching from Maryland to Maine dumped 15 inches (38 cm) of snow overnight on downtown Boston and some 5 inches (13 cm) on Central Park in the heart of New York City, National Weather Service meteorologist Marc Chenard reported. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio took the rare step of shutting the city's massive public school system, and New Jersey Transit canceled about a dozen trains on its sprawling commuter system.
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| Three 'explosive devices' found in London Posted: 05 Mar 2019 10:40 AM PST  British counter terrorism officers are investigating three "small improvised explosive devices" believed capable of starting small fires that were found in separate locations in London on Tuesday. The suspicious packages containing padded envelopes were found at an office block next to Heathrow Airport, the post room at Waterloo station, and at offices near London City Airport in the east of the capital, according to Scotland Yard. "The packages -- all A4-sized white postal bags containing yellow Jiffy bags -- have been assessed by specialist officers to be small improvised explosive devices," London's Metropolitan Police said in a statement.
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| Pininfarina Battista - 1900-HP Electric Hypercar from a Legendary Italian Name Posted: 04 Mar 2019 11:30 AM PST  "Above all, it must be beautiful," says the firm that has made some of history's most legendarily beautiful sports cars.
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| This adorable 24-piece cookware set from The Pioneer Woman's Walmart line is $50 off Posted: 06 Mar 2019 07:58 AM PST  The kitchen is probably where you spend the majority of your time besides your bedroom. Shouldn't it be just as much of a reflection of your style as the rest of the house?The Food Network's Pioneer Woman thinks so. Her line at Walmart fulfills those cutesy '70s feels that stainless steel can't, from slow cookers all the way down to pots and pans. And this red 24-piece vintage speckled set is $50 off today. SEE ALSO: The Food Network's Pioneer Woman has a line of floral Instant Pots at Walmart and they are preciousSide note: Finding any 24-piece set this nice for under $110 is a steal -- this one just happens to be extra adorable.The 24 pieces are broken down into an 8-piece aluminum cookware set (two sauce pans, a dutch oven, a skillet, and a fry pan plus lids), four ceramic measuring cups, four ceramic measuring spoons, a pre-seasoned cast-iron skillet with silicone handles, two pre-seasoned cast iron au gratins, two acacia wood tools and a nylon spatula. Every step of your cooking process just got a lot more fun. Image: walmart Image: walmartCast iron is like Chanel of the cookware world, beloved for its heat retention properties, wide recipe versatility, and durability. It's why everyone is so obsessed with Le Creuset -- but a lot of people aren't obsessed with Le Creuset's prices, and this Pioneer Woman set is a great alternative. (Hand washing is encouraged over putting the cast iron items in the dishwasher, but that's how it stays in optimal condition for so long.)Regularly $159.97, you can save $50 and upgrade your kitchen for $109.97. Image: walmart Save $50 on the Pioneer Woman Vintage Speckled 24-Piece Cookware Set -- $109.97 See Details
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| Prosecutors: Manafort 'blames everyone' but himself Posted: 05 Mar 2019 03:30 PM PST  WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has not shown remorse or taken responsibility for his crimes, federal prosecutors said in a court filing two days ahead of his sentencing hearing.
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| Border Patrol: 300 percent spike in family apprehensions creates 'humanitarian crisis' Posted: 05 Mar 2019 04:23 PM PST  The number of families crossing into the United States is driving the largest number apprehensions at the southern border since 2005.
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| Eli Lilly seeks to quell drug price anger with cheaper insulin Posted: 04 Mar 2019 11:26 AM PST  Major drugmakers including Lilly, a leading producer of insulin, have come under fire from patients and lawmakers over the rising cost of the life-saving medication used to treat diabetes. Lilly's rebranded product will be called Insulin Lispro, while Humalog, which makes $3 billion in annual sales, will remain available for those wishing to access it through existing insurance plans. The cost of insulin for treating type 1 diabetes in the United States has nearly doubled over a five-year period, leading some patients to put their own health at risk by rationing the medication.
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| Democrats Plan Anti-Semitism Measure After Omar Remarks Posted: 04 Mar 2019 04:28 PM PST  The resolution was being worked on over the weekend by staff for Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Representatives Eliot Engel of New York, Jerrold Nadler of New York, and Ted Deutch of Florida, the aide said. Nadler, however, hasn't taken part in writing the resolution and hasn't currently signed on to it, one of his aides said.
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| Grandma goes viral after posing on iceberg and drifting away: 'I thought it was safe' Posted: 05 Mar 2019 09:22 AM PST ![Grandma goes viral after posing on iceberg and drifting away: 'I thought it was safe']( "Grandma goes viral after posing on iceberg and drifting away: 'I thought it was safe'") Judith Streng went viral after dangerously posing on an iceberg that started drifting away from shore during a trip to Iceland.
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| The Imagine by Kia Concept Is the Electric Crossover Coupe as Imagined by Kia Posted: 05 Mar 2019 12:45 AM PST  Kia's latest concept car is a segment buster that aims to gets hearts racing.
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| Could Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez face jail time for funneling PAC funds? Posted: 06 Mar 2019 03:50 AM PST  Ocasio-Cortez and her chief of staff face allegations of funneling $1 million in donations to private businesses; reaction from Republican strategist Ned Ryun.
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| Backcountry skier found dead after Colorado avalanche Posted: 04 Mar 2019 02:44 PM PST  DENVER (AP) — Crews on Monday recovered the body of a missing backcountry skier who apparently died in an avalanche in southwestern Colorado as the danger level remained elevated following heavy snow over the weekend.
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| Ocasio-Cortez hopes to 'break this fourth wall' by responding to 'bad-faith attacks' Posted: 05 Mar 2019 07:46 AM PST  "I grew up seeing these attacks on Nancy Pelosi. I grew up with these attacks on Barack Obama. I grew up with these bad-faith attacks, even on Hillary Clinton. And so we know what's going on."
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| Royal family introduces social media rules following online abuse of Meghan and Kate Posted: 05 Mar 2019 04:08 AM PST  In an unprecedented move, the Royal Family has introduced a set of social media rules in order to create a "safe environment". Under the new rules, users posting abusive comments will be blocked or reported to police, and comments in breach of the guidelines will be hidden or deleted. The move comes after reports that royal staff are inundated with abusive comments aimed at Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton. The guidelines will apply to comments posted on channels run by the Royal Family, Kensington Palace, and Clarence House. SEE ALSO: Why the royal statement on trolling is unprecedentedComments must not "promote discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age.""Comments must not: contain spam, be defamatory of any person, deceive others, be obscene, offensive, threatening, abusive, hateful, inflammatory or promote sexually explicit material or violence," the guidelines read. Image: www.royal.uk/"We ask that anyone engaging with our social media channels shows courtesy, kindness and respect for all other members of our social media communities," the guidelines continue. Per these rules, anyone engaging with any of the royal family's social media channels will be subject to these requirements. Anyone in breach of these rules will be blocked or even reported to the authorities. "We reserve the right to hide or delete comments made on our channels, as well as block users who do not follow these guidelines," reads the guidelines. "We also reserve the right to send any comments we deem appropriate to law enforcement authorities for investigation as we feel necessary or is required by law." WATCH: Lifetime just released a movie about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in honor of their upcoming wedding
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| Police Detain 85 at Sacramento Protest Over Stephon Clark Shooting Posted: 05 Mar 2019 07:51 AM PST  Police detained 85 at a protest against the Sacramento county D.A.'s decision not to charge officers who shot the unarmed 22 year-old.
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| 'I thought I was gone': This Alabama woman didn't think she'd make it out of the tornado alive Posted: 05 Mar 2019 12:23 PM PST  Officials say 24 families in Smiths Station, Alabama lost their homes in the storm March 3.
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| Musk says $35,000 Model 3 to reach volume production mid-year Posted: 04 Mar 2019 02:00 PM PST  "Gap in understanding is that $35k Model 3 production *starts* this month, but will not reach volume production until mid year. Extremely difficult to predict middle part of manufacturing S-curve," Musk said in response to a tweet https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1102669715095212032. It was not immediately clear what Musk meant by "volume production".
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| Roger Stone Lawyers Failed to Tell Judge About His Book Ahead of Gag Order Ruling Posted: 04 Mar 2019 03:40 PM PST ![Roger Stone Lawyers Failed to Tell Judge About His Book Ahead of Gag Order Ruling]( "Roger Stone Lawyers Failed to Tell Judge About His Book Ahead of Gag Order Ruling") Stone's legal team responded Monday to U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson's demand for an explanation as to why she had not been told about the political operative's latest polemic, while she was considering whether to curb his public commentary to avoid tainting the jury pool before trial. Stone's four lawyers wrote that "it did not occur to counsel" to tell the judge about their client's prior writings. Stone's book -- The Myth of Russian Collusion -- had gone to the printer in late January, they said.
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| Volvo imposes speed limit on cars to bring attention to 'dangers of speeding' Posted: 04 Mar 2019 11:41 AM PST  Volvo plans to impose a speed limit of about 112 miles per hour on all of its vehicles beginning in 2020.
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| Office Depot and Alibaba opening online store Posted: 04 Mar 2019 11:07 AM PST  NEW YORK (AP) — Office Depot and Alibaba.com are creating a co-branded online store to expand the reach of both companies with small and medium size businesses.
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| Trump lashes out after House committee launches vast probe into president’s tax and financial affairs Posted: 05 Mar 2019 06:51 AM PST  Donald Trump has launched an angry Twitter tirade directed at Democrats after the House judiciary committee announced a wide-ranging investigation into the president. "Now that they realize the only Collusion with Russia was done by Crooked Hillary Clinton & the Democrats, Nadler, Schiff and the Dem heads of the Committees have gone stone cold CRAZY," the president tweeted on Tuesday morning.
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