| Judge Orders Trump Administration To Allow Undocumented Teen To Have Abortion Posted: 18 Oct 2017 03:14 PM PDT  WASHINGTON ― A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to allow an undocumented immigrant teenager in its custody to get an abortion, which officials have obstructed for weeks while instead sending her to a religious crisis pregnancy center to dissuade her from terminating the pregnancy.
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| Cub Scout Ousted From Den After Asking Politician Tough Questions Posted: 19 Oct 2017 04:18 PM PDT  A cub scout in Colorado has been cast out of his den after he asked a state legislator pointed questions about racially charged comments she made about African-Americans in 2013 and a gun bill she co-sponsored.
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| Recently Released American Taliban Hostage Rushed to the Hospital Posted: 18 Oct 2017 08:03 AM PDT  An American woman who was recently rescued along with her husband and children after being held hostage by the Taliban was rushed to the hospital. Susana Victoria Perez (@susana_vp) has more.
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| Las Vegas Security Guard Breaks Silence on Ellen DeGeneres’ Show Posted: 18 Oct 2017 08:39 AM PDT  "You being shot in the leg saved so many people's lives," said Ellen DeGeneres, Wednesday, to the Mandalay hotel security guard who was allegedly the first to confront Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock.
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| Anita Hill: Harvey Weinstein's Behavior Is No Surprise Posted: 18 Oct 2017 07:36 AM PDT  Anita Hill, who championed women's ability to speak out against sexual harassment, didn't mince words about the allegations against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein.
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| Reddit user reveals what the 2017 Starbucks holiday cups supposedly look like Posted: 18 Oct 2017 12:17 PM PDT  It may only be October, but Starbucks is already on their Christmas game.
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| Zimbabwe First Lady sues in dispute over $1.35 million ring: state media Posted: 18 Oct 2017 09:24 AM PDT  Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's wife Grace has sued a Belgium-based businessman for failing to deliver a $1.35 million ring she ordered for a wedding anniversary, state media reported on Wednesday. Grace, 52, an influential figure in Mugabe's ruling ZANU-PF party and seen as a potential successor to her husband, is nicknamed "Gucci Grace" for her reputed dedication to shopping. The Herald, a government-controlled newspaper, reported that Grace was suing businessman Jamal Hamed after a deal to have Hamed supply the First Lady with a diamond ring turned sour.
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| Jeff Sessions Once Again Dodges Questions About Trump's Firing Of Former FBI Director Posted: 18 Oct 2017 08:41 AM PDT  WASHINGTON ― Attorney General Jeff Sessions once again dodged questions about his discussions with President Donald Trump about the firing of former FBI Director James Comey.
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| McCain says he is on the rocks with Mattis and McMaster Posted: 19 Oct 2017 07:23 AM PDT  Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain on Tuesday painted a dire picture of his relationship with Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster.
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| Amazing photographs of rare white animals Posted: 19 Oct 2017 08:14 AM PDT ![Amazing photographs of rare white animals]( "Amazing photographs of rare white animals") This collection of photographs shows an array of amazing and rare white animals.
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| John Kelly 'Stunned' By 'Selfish' Congresswoman Who Recounted Trump's Call With Soldier's Widow Posted: 19 Oct 2017 12:30 PM PDT  White House chief of staff John Kelly said Thursday that he is dismayed that a Florida congresswoman mad President Donald Trump's phone call with the family of a soldier killed in combat, in which the president said the man "must've known what he signed up for."
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| 'If I Do Not Leave Now, I Will Die': Model Shares Chilling Story of Bloody Beating by 'War Machine' Posted: 18 Oct 2017 03:30 PM PDT  Christy Mack suffered numerous injuries at the hands of the MMA fighter, who nearly beat her to death when he found her in bed with another man.
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| Uranus will be visible to the naked eye tonight -- here's how to see it Posted: 19 Oct 2017 08:12 AM PDT  Grab a pair of binoculars and your lamest jokes because Uranus will be visible to the naked eye on Thursday night.
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| CIA Fires Dog From Bomb Sniffer Program Because It Just Wasn't For Her Posted: 19 Oct 2017 01:32 AM PDT  Lulu the black Labrador wasn't cut out for a career as a bomb sniffer dog.
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| List of missing people shrinking as California fires ease Posted: 18 Oct 2017 04:08 PM PDT  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The number of people missing in the deadliest and most destructive series of wildfires in California history peaked at more than 2,000 in the hardest hit county but now stands at 50, with authorities believing nearly all of them will be found alive.
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| Top Syrian general killed by Isil landmine near Deir Ezzor Posted: 18 Oct 2017 07:09 AM PDT  A senior Syrian commander and one of President Bashar al-Assad's most trusted generals has been killed during an operation against Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isil). Brig Gen Issam Zahreddine, a field commander in the elite Republican Guard, died after a convoy he was travelling in hit a landmine on Wednesday morning as they drove through Hawija Saqr near Deir Ezzor province. Zahreddine, who was in his late 50s and instantly recognisable by his full grey beard, had been leading 7,000 troops in the battle to retake the eastern city of Deir Ezzor from the jihadists. He also led government offensives against armed opposition in the central Homs province and near the capital, Damascus, in the earlier days of the conflict. Issam Zahreddine addresses his troops in Deir Ezzor His death will be a major blow to the regime, which has lost huge numbers of high-ranking soldiers and generals over the course of the six-year war. He was a controversial figure who was pictured last year posing next to hanging corpses which appeared to have been tortured before being cut into pieces. In another, he is seen walking beside a line of bodies so long he and some of his troops stopped before they even reached the last one. He is named in a lawsuit filed by the family of the late veteran war correspondent Marie Colvin, who was killed in an artillery attack in Baba Amr district of Homs. Zahreddine had been in charge of an operation to root out rebels in the central city at the time in February 2012. The Colvin family alleges that Zahreddine, after learning of the Sunday Times journalist's whereabouts, ordered a targeted artillery attack on the makeshift opposition media centre where she had been staying. The regime has denied the attack on the American was deliberate. And last month the major gave an interview warning Syrian refugees not to return to the country, saying the army would "never forgive or forget". "If you know what is good for you, none of you return," he said in a Syrian state TV interview. The commander later apologised and said his comment was misinterpreted, and he was only referring to Isil and rebel fighters who had killed Syrian troops. He was remembered online on Wednesday by government supporters as a hero who gave his life for his country, but by opposition backers as a war criminal. Several top Syrian, Russian and Iranian commanders have been killed in recent months in fighting around Deir Ezzor. The province is the last remaining stronghold of Islamic State, which has put up a tough fight to retain control of the strategic oil-rich region. With the defeat of Isil in its former capital, Raqqa, this week, the battle against the group will now centre on Deir Ezzor where it has now largely been confined and under attack from both Syrian troops and US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces.
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| Gold Star Father Khizr Khan On Trump: 'He Has Embarrassed The Nation' Posted: 19 Oct 2017 02:47 PM PDT  A Gold Star father whose son died while serving in Iraq and who became part of the contentious 2016 presidential campaign said President Donald Trump simply can't comprehend what it means to make the "ultimate sacrifice" for his country.
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| On Iran, U.S. asks U.N. Security Council: 'Where's the outrage?' Posted: 18 Oct 2017 12:24 PM PDT  By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States accused Iran on Wednesday of violating several United Nations Security Council resolutions, saying it would no longer "turn a blind eye" and asking the 15-member council of Tehran's behavior: "where's the outrage?" U.S. President Donald Trump struck a blow on Friday against a 2015 Iran nuclear deal when he refused to formally certify that Tehran is complying with the accord curbing its nuclear program, even though international inspectors say it is. "Judging Iran by the narrow confines of the nuclear deal misses the true nature of the threat.
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| Gretchen Carlson wants sexual harassment legislation on Trump's desk Posted: 18 Oct 2017 09:07 AM PDT  Author and former Fox News host Gretchen Carlson has become a champion and prototype for speaking out against workplace sexual harassment, and now she is determined to take her advocacy to the next level by putting sexual harassment legislation on President Donald Trump's desk.
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| FBI Rescues More Than 80 Children In Nationwide Human Trafficking Sting Posted: 19 Oct 2017 03:05 AM PDT  The FBI, along with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, recovered 84 children and arrested 120 suspected traffickers as part of a nationwide initiative to clamp down on the sex trafficking of minors.
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| Huge cave found on moon, could house astronauts: Japan scientists Posted: 19 Oct 2017 12:29 AM PDT  Scientists at Japan's space agency have discovered a huge moon cave that could one day house a base that would shelter astronauts from dangerous radiation and wild temperature swings, officials said Thursday. Data taken from Japan's SELENE lunar orbiter has confirmed the existence of the 50 kilometre (31 miles) long and 100 metre wide cavern that is believed to be lava tube created by volcanic activity about 3.5 billion years ago. The major finding was published this week in US science magazine Geophysical Research Letters.
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| Southwest Celebrates First 'Unmanned' Max 8 Flight While Shutting Down Haters Posted: 18 Oct 2017 08:46 PM PDT  Southwest Airlines on Wednesday celebrated its first "unmanned" flight on the company's new fleet of Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft.
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| Iraqi gov't assumes control after Kurds leave disputed areas Posted: 17 Oct 2017 07:32 PM PDT  BAGHDAD (AP) — Kurdish fighters pulled out of disputed areas across northern and eastern Iraq on Tuesday, one day after giving up the vital oil city of Kirkuk — a dramatic redeployment of forces that opened the way for government troops to move into energy-rich and other strategically important territories.
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| Manhunt in Deadly Maryland Shooting Rampage Ends With an Arrest Posted: 19 Oct 2017 03:42 AM PDT  Three victims were killed and two critically wounded
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| NATO vs. Russia: Why Europe's Greatest Risk for War Is in the Baltics Posted: 18 Oct 2017 04:41 PM PDT  Since 2014, the NATO alliance has made numerous posture changes on its eastern flank to deter Russia. Essentially, the alliance's goal is to change Russian behavior, but how does one measure such policy modifications in Moscow? "Despite its overall military advantages, NATO faces an imbalance in conventional capabilities in regions bordering Russia, such as the Baltics," reads the report.
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| Missing Fla. Woman’s Remains Found a Year Later Thanks to Ring She Was Wearing Engraved with ‘MOM’ Posted: 18 Oct 2017 03:47 PM PDT  Tia Bonta was by all accounts a doting mother living in Orlando, Florida, with her baby boy — so when the 25-year-old vanished last August, her family prepared for the worst
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| Gold Star Dad Wants To Learn How To Use Twitter Just To Call Donald Trump A 'Damn Liar' Posted: 19 Oct 2017 02:03 AM PDT  The father of a fallen U.S. serviceman said he wants to learn how to use Twitter just so he can call out President Donald Trump.
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| GOP Lawmaker Says Emergency Rooms Should Be Able To Turn People Away Posted: 18 Oct 2017 09:30 AM PDT  proposed on Friday that hospital emergency rooms should be able to turn patients away to help keep health care costs down.
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| No Plans to Withdraw U.S. Troops Even After ISIS Defeat Posted: 18 Oct 2017 03:07 PM PDT  A 'tactical campaign masquerading as strategy' needs to find one now.
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| Toddler Makes Amazing Face On 'Frozen' Ride At Disney World Posted: 19 Oct 2017 06:55 AM PDT  Walt Disney World is a gold mine for epic photos ― especially when it comes to those on-ride shots.
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| 6 Wacky Ways Cities Are Trying to Win Amazon's New Headquarters Posted: 18 Oct 2017 01:40 PM PDT  The open request for proposals has caused a frenzy at city halls around the country
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| 22 Greek Recipes That'll Transport You To The Aegean Posted: 19 Oct 2017 10:56 AM PDT |
| White nationalist Spencer drowned out by protesters Posted: 19 Oct 2017 03:25 PM PDT  GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Counter demonstrators greatly outnumbered white nationalist Richard Spencer's supporters on Thursday at the University of Florida, their chants drowning Spencer out during his speech.
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| U.S. diplomat warns to be 'prepared for the worst' right after N. Korean official reportedly shuts down diplomacy Posted: 19 Oct 2017 08:00 AM PDT  Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan told reporters on Tuesday that while the State Department remained focused on quelling tensions with North Korea through diplomatic channels, that the nation and world must remain prepared for the possibility that those efforts will fail.
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| Ted Cruz Made A Painfully Awkward 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Joke Last Night Posted: 19 Oct 2017 12:45 AM PDT  Ted Cruz to Bernie Sanders: "As some might say, 'curb your enthusiasm'" #CNNDebateNight https://t.co/T25wUQrDZk—
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| Gold Star Widow: Trump Didn't Call Me Posted: 19 Oct 2017 02:20 AM PDT  Whitney Hunter's husband died in Afghanistan in August.
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| Mom Battling Breast Cancer Welcomes Baby Boy In Stunning Birth Photos Posted: 19 Oct 2017 02:05 PM PDT  Each year, photographer Bonnie Hussey hosts giveaways for a free birth photography session for two or three women.
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| What 'Me Too' Can Teach Men Who Are Willing to Listen Posted: 19 Oct 2017 07:46 AM PDT  Harvard University social scientist Mario L. Small on what men can learn from the 'Me too' phenomenon
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| Rose Leslie forced Kit Harington to wear a spectacularly embarrassing Halloween costume Posted: 18 Oct 2017 02:16 AM PDT  If you happen to be Kit Harington, what's the most embarrassing outfit you could wear to a Halloween party? Well, there are probably a whole bunch of possibilities, but there's one costume idea in particular that blows all the others out of the water — and it's something Harington actually has dressed up as. SEE ALSO: Kit Harington played an incredibly cruel April Fools' prank on Rose Leslie Harington shared all the glorious details in a recent interview with Heat magazine, BuzzFeed reports. According to everyone's favourite White Walker-slayer, the costume was for a "bad taste" themed party — and the idea for it came from Harington's fiancée and former Game of Thrones co-star, Rose Leslie. "She pulled out a Jon Snow costume, and Rose just whispered in my ear, 'I won't love you if you don't wear it... You should do it,'" said Harington. That's right: a Jon Snow costume. And just to make things that little bit more perfect, the costume was apparently one of those all-in-one jobs you get from a Halloween shop. "It was really embarrassing," Harington continued. "The people bringing around canapés were looking at me, thinking: 'You're sad, man! You've come to a party dressed as your character.'" Tragically we don't have an image of the costume itself, but we imagine it looked something like this: Image: halloweencostumesWell played, Leslie. After seeing footage of the April Fools' prank Harington pulled on his partner earlier this year, he almost certainly deserved it. WATCH: Kit Harington surprised his fiancé with a severed head
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| First floating wind farm starts operation in Scotland Posted: 18 Oct 2017 04:51 AM PDT  The world's first floating wind farm started operations off the coast of Scotland on Wednesday, opening up the possibility of turbines at sea depths that would avoid spoiling views from the shore. The 30MW Hywind farm, operated by Norwegian oil group Statoil in partnership with Abu Dhabi's renewable energy company Masdar, is located 25 kilometres (16 miles) off the Aberdeenshire coast. Irene Rummelhoff, executive vice president of Statoil's New Energy Solutions, said in a statement that Hywind "will pave the way for new global market opportunities for floating offshore wind energy".
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| Woman Says 'American Horror Story' Motivated Her to Murder 81-Year-Old Grandfather Posted: 19 Oct 2017 10:49 AM PDT  Brittney Jade Dwyer, 20, allegedly stabbed her grandfather after he showed her family photos.
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