| Hero geography teacher died protecting group of students from Florida high school shooter Posted: 15 Feb 2018 10:42 AM PST  A heroic geography teacher was gunned down as he saved a group of students during Wednesday's mass shooting at a Florida high school.
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| Obama Calls For 'Common-Sense' Gun Laws After Florida School Shooting Posted: 15 Feb 2018 10:51 AM PST  Former President Barack Obama called for "common-sense gun safety laws" a day after a mass shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida, left at least 17 people dead and 15 others injured.
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| 'How in the hell was he still employed?' Gowdy launches congressional investigation into Porter scandal Posted: 14 Feb 2018 07:52 AM PST  The Republican chairman of the House Oversight Committee says he has launched an investigation into the White House's decision to allow staff secretary Rob Porter to continue to work for months after it was reportedly informed by the FBI of domestic abuse allegations against him.
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| 'Roseanne' star Roseanne Barr says 'we're lucky' to have Trump as President Posted: 14 Feb 2018 12:27 PM PST  "Trump offended half of America and [Hillary Clinton] offended the other half, so that's great for, for sitcoms. It's great for comedy," Barr said.
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| Survivors of Parkland school shooting share harrowing stories Posted: 14 Feb 2018 12:05 PM PST  Tammy Leitner, reporter for NBC News, talks with Rachel Maddow about the stories she has learned from survivors of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, with students cowering in corners and texting family outside.
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| VA head changed records to hide travel boondoggle, report alleges Posted: 14 Feb 2018 10:33 AM PST  The Department of Veterans Affairs chief David Shulkin was accused of a cover-up that involved altering emails relating to a trip that cost taxpayers more than $120,000, according to a report.
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| Donovan Mitchell Uses Footwear To Send Powerful Message About Gun Violence Posted: 15 Feb 2018 05:00 AM PST  Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell sent a powerful message about gun violence during his team's Wednesday night win over the Phoenix Suns. "A lot of people, we talk about it, and there's a lot of so-called awareness of it, but there's nothing being done," he said.
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| Shaun White apologizes for letting American flag drag on ground following gold medal win Posted: 14 Feb 2018 08:11 AM PST  Shaun White has apologized after footage of him dragging the American flag through the snow after his stunning victory in the men's halfpipe sparked outrage on Twitter.
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| Teacher charged with child abuse after forcing student to stand for Pledge of Allegiance Posted: 14 Feb 2018 09:23 AM PST  A Colorado teacher was charged with child abuse and assault after she allegedly forced a student to stand up during the Pledge of Allegiance.
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| Ex-GOP Lawmaker: It’s Time To Vote Republicans Out So We Can Get Gun Control Posted: 15 Feb 2018 12:43 AM PST  "Republicans will never do anything on gun control," says former GOP Rep. David Jolly.
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| Passenger jet lands in Hawaii after engine covering rips apart Posted: 13 Feb 2018 05:42 PM PST  United flight 1175, with more than 370 people on board including crew members, landed without incident at Honolulu International Airport, United Airlines Inc spokesman Charles Hobart said in an email. "Scariest flight of my life," Maria Falaschi, a marketing consultant from San Francisco, wrote on Twitter.
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| Suspended California lawmaker sues for reinstatement Posted: 15 Feb 2018 04:26 PM PST  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California lawmaker suspended amid a sexual misconduct investigation sued the state Senate on Thursday, seeking reinstatement and arguing he's been unfairly treated by his colleagues.
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| Fox News anchor Shepard Smith lists all 25 fatal school shootings since Columbine Posted: 15 Feb 2018 05:58 AM PST  Fox News anchor Shepard Smith delivered an emotional monologue during his broadcast on Wednesday after a gunman killed 17 people at a Parkland, Fla., high school.
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| Trump Signs Larry Nassar-Inspired Sexual Assault Bill Behind Closed Doors Posted: 15 Feb 2018 08:03 AM PST  President Donald Trump signed a bill into law on Wednesday afternoon that aims to protect amateur athletes from sexual assault in the wake of the Larry Nassar sex abuse scandal.
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| Paul Bauer killed: Off duty Chicago Police Commander gunned down helping colleagues to make arrest Posted: 13 Feb 2018 05:37 PM PST  Commander Paul Bauer was killed while trying to help other members of a tactical team in "apprehending a suspicious person", The Chicago Police Department confirmed said. A spokesman called a it a "senseless murder", adding that person of interest was in custody. "It's a difficult day for us", Chicago Police Department Superintendent Eddie Johnson told reporters.
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| Cherished Football Coach Died Shielding Students From Bullets In Florida Shooting Posted: 15 Feb 2018 07:23 AM PST  When Nikolas Cruz began spraying bullets onto his former teachers and classmates on Wednesday afternoon, Aaron Feis, an assistant football coach and security guard at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, wasted no time putting the lives of his students before his own.
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| Zimbabwe opposition leader Tsvangirai dies in South Africa Posted: 14 Feb 2018 11:54 AM PST  Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai died on Wednesday after a long battle with cancer, casting his Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) party into the unknown less than three months after the army ousted long-time ruler Robert Mugabe. Tsvangirai, who died in South Africa, was 65. The family communicated this to me," MDC vice-president Elias Mudzuri told Reuters.
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| 'Kingpin Granny' Arrested in Huge Drug Bust, Cops Say Posted: 14 Feb 2018 10:02 AM PST  Betty Jordan of Parsons, Tenn., was allegedly in possession of more than 1,000 prescription pills.
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| Russian mother grieves for son killed by US strike in Syria Posted: 15 Feb 2018 01:18 PM PST  KEDROVOYE, Russia (AP) — For Russian mother Farkhanur Gavrilova, the blow came a week ago when an acquaintance called her to say that her son was killed in a U.S. airstrike in Syria that pitted Russian and U.S. combatants against each other for the first time in the Syrian war.
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| 'Roseanne: The Return' - A Special 20/20 Event - Tonight at 10/9c on ABC Posted: 14 Feb 2018 04:59 PM PST  See the cast of Roseanne in an all-new revealing reunion! What don't you yet know about the new Roseanne? Watch 'Roseanne: The Return' - a special 2020 event Tonight at 10/9c on ABC
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| Mike Pence *may* have just bought his wife a Valentine's Day gift at CVS Posted: 14 Feb 2018 05:40 PM PST  Nothing says "Mother, I love you" like a $11.99 box of chocolates from a drug store. Or maybe some flowers. Or even a teddy bear holding a heart. Vice President Mike Pence was reportedly spotted at a CVS in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday evening. While that normally would be no big deal, today is Valentine's Day, and Pence apparently bought a love-themed gift, presumably for his wife, who he calls Mother. White House reporter Jacqueline Alemany tweeted that she saw Pence exit the CVS on 19th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, which is just a few short blocks from the White House and the Vice President's Ceremonial Office. "Spectators say he purchased a Valentine's Day gift for his wife," Alemany wrote. Just spotted @VP exiting the CVS on 19th & Penn. Spectators say he purchased a Valentine's Day gift for his wife. (don't worry, I won't spoil what the contents of the gift are @SecondLady) — Jacqueline Alemany (@JaxAlemany) February 14, 2018 Though Alemany would not reveal exactly what the gift for Mother was, we can promise it was not very thoughtful or original. After all, this is the store I made my real mother buy my 5th grade girlfriend a Valentine's Day gift. One Twitter user said they personally saw Pence buying flowers. I just saw mike pence in person today leaving a cvs , he was buying flowers at 6pm and I know it's a privilege to say this but I've never been that close to someone who is so vehemently against who I am as a person and I'm honestly very uncomfortable right now — laur (@wadesheartmate) February 15, 2018 Some people would consider this a sign that the VP was hard at work and didn't properly allot time to get Mother a gift. Maybe the couple doesn't take the Hallmark holiday very seriously, and a small gesture from CVS is plenty, though Pence's annual salary is $230,700. But spotting Pence buying a last-minute gift from CVS brings a warm feeling to our cold, dead hearts regardless. Getting your SO a last-minute gift or card from CVS because you are so swamped is literally the most Washington thing ever. I know people far less high-level than Pence who have done this. #theglamorouslife https://t.co/2oydqBOaUu — Garance Franke-Ruta (@thegarance) February 14, 2018 We should have known Mike Pence is the kind of guy who'd buy his wife's gift at CVS. Perfect. — do you like pizza? (@ChickenCat666) February 15, 2018 Like I know I complain about being single, but VP Pence bought his wife a Valentine's Day present from CVS... — Katie Harada (@kathrynyuki) February 14, 2018 Jesus...I got something for my wife at CVS, but we purposefully get each other the WORST GIFT POSSIBLE as a joke, so yeah, Pence is quite the lady's man! — Ryan Brady (@BradyInAZ) February 14, 2018 WATCH: 'I remember my first time': Musicians tell us how they lost their voting V card
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| Obama calls for 'common-sense' gun laws after Florida school shooting Posted: 15 Feb 2018 11:04 AM PST  Former President Barack Obama sounded off on Thursday following the deadly Florida school shooting, calling for "common-sense" gun laws.
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| Officials Haven't Found Evidence Linking Florida Shooting Suspect To White Supremacists (UPDATE) Posted: 15 Feb 2018 10:18 AM PST  The Republic of Florida, a white nationalist militia, confirmed Thursday that the man charged in Wednesday's school shooting in Parkland, Florida, was involved in some of its activities.
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| Taliban letter addresses 'American people,' urges talks Posted: 14 Feb 2018 10:09 AM PST  KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — In a rambling nearly 3,000-word letter issued Wednesday, the Taliban urged the "American people" to press their government to withdraw from Afghanistan, reminding them that the Afghan war is the longest conflict in which they have been embroiled — and at a cost of "trillions of dollars."
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| Shaun White Called Out By Accuser's Lawyer For Minimizing Sexual Harassment Posted: 14 Feb 2018 09:07 PM PST  A lawyer representing the woman who settled a sexual harassment lawsuit with Olympic snowboarder Shaun White last year called out the athlete for minimizing sexual harassment on the world stage.
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| South Africa's ruling party finally turns against Zuma Posted: 13 Feb 2018 08:25 PM PST  JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's ruling party on Tuesday disowned President Jacob Zuma after sticking with him through years of scandals, ordering him to resign in an attempt to resolve a leadership crisis that has disrupted government business in one of Africa's biggest economies.
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| Laura Ingraham Hosts Segment On 'Safe' AR-15 Hours After Florida School Shooting Posted: 15 Feb 2018 12:22 AM PST  Fox News' host Laura Ingraham aired a segment on her show Wednesday night about the assault weapon used in the Parkland, Florida school shooting.
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| How to Stay Lucky During the Chinese New Year Posted: 14 Feb 2018 03:00 AM PST  From special foods to cleaning your house
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| Scott Baio-Nicole Eggert Legal Battle Heats Up as Another 'Charles in Charge' Co-Star Comes Forward With Harassment Claims Posted: 14 Feb 2018 10:26 AM PST  Baio denies the allegations.
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| U.S. Senate showdown over 'Dreamer' immigrants seen Thursday Posted: 14 Feb 2018 06:23 PM PST ![U.S. Senate showdown over 'Dreamer' immigrants seen Thursday]( "U.S. Senate showdown over 'Dreamer' immigrants seen Thursday") By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A bipartisan Senate plan to protect young illegal immigrants from deportation and pour billions of dollars into border security appeared headed toward a Senate showdown on Thursday as wary Democrats signaled that a solution could be close. The new bipartisan plan would protect from deportation 1.8 million immigrants, known as "Dreamers," brought to the United States illegally as children. Congress is scrambling to act after President Donald Trump ordered the March 5 termination of an Obama-era program giving the young immigrants temporary legal status.
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| Florida shooting: What we know so far about latest act of gun violence to hit a US school Posted: 14 Feb 2018 04:57 PM PST  A gunman opened fire at a Florida high school, summoning grimly familiar scenes of fleeing students and distraught parents. The Valentine's Day bloodshed is the latest outbreak of gun violence that has become a regular occurrence at schools and college campuses across the United States over the past several years. It was the 18th shooting in a U.S. school so far this year, according to gun control group Everytown for Gun Safety.
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| Kristen Bell Goes Deep With Secrets Of Her 'Healthy' Marriage To Dax Shepard Posted: 15 Feb 2018 06:41 AM PST  If you've ever been in a fight with your significant other and asked WWKBD ― what would Kristen Bell do ― then look no further than a list the actress crafted on how she and husband Dax Shepard make it work.
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| Students, alumni challenge legacy preference at top colleges Posted: 14 Feb 2018 02:54 PM PST  BOSTON (AP) — Students and alumni at some of the nation's top universities are urging their schools to reconsider admissions policies that give an edge to relatives of alumni.
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| EU presidency urges Britain to ditch Brexit Posted: 15 Feb 2018 03:34 AM PST  Bulgaria, which holds the presidency of the EU, on Thursday warned of poor progress in Brexit talks and told Britain it was still not too late to abandon its plan to quit the bloc. Boyko Borisov, the Bulgarian prime minister, said he had so far seen nothing in the talks on Britain's exit in March 2019 to give him hope for a good outcome. The comments will come as a blow to British Prime Minister Theresa May as her senior ministers embark on a flurry of speeches to outline Britain's ambitions for Brexit.
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| In minutes, jury convicts Florida man of girl's murder, rape Posted: 14 Feb 2018 09:30 AM PST  It took less than 15 minutes Wednesday for a Florida jury to convict a 61-year-old man of abducting, raping and murdering an 8-year-old girl.
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| Tara Lipinski And Johnny Weir Have The Cutest Olympics Pre-Show Ritual Posted: 14 Feb 2018 04:36 AM PST  Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir deserve top marks for their pre-show ritual at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
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| Colombia says increasing number of Venezuelans involved in ELN attacks Posted: 15 Feb 2018 02:34 PM PST  Colombia on Thursday said an increasing number of Venezuelans were taking part in attacks by Marxist ELN rebels and in criminal activity, as hundreds of thousands of migrants flee over the border to escape a humanitarian crisis at home. Colombian Defense Minister Luis Carlos Villegas said he had expressed concern to his Venezuelan counterpart General Vladimir Padrino in a telephone conversation, and that they had agreed to meet to coordinate security plans at the border. Villegas said Venezuelans had collaborated with the National Liberation Army (ELN) in attacks in Colombia and been involved in killings and robberies.
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| Mugshot of Nikolas Cruz Released as Details on Florida School Shooting Suspect Emerge Posted: 15 Feb 2018 04:38 AM PST  The 19-year-old faces 17 counts of premeditated murder.
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| Tillerson says Hezbollah role is a threat to Lebanon Posted: 15 Feb 2018 09:59 AM PST  By Yara Bayoumy and Lisa Barrington BEIRUT (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned Lebanon on Thursday that the Iran-backed Hezbollah group's growing arsenal and involvement in regional conflicts threatened Lebanon's security. Speaking alongside Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri in a Beirut news conference, Tillerson also said the United States was engaging with Lebanon and Israel to ensure their border remained calm. Israel regards Hezbollah as the biggest direct threat on its borders and has repeatedly struck it in Syria, where the group is fighting alongside President Bashar al-Assad in a civil war now entering its eighth year.
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| U.S. Figure Skaters Dedicate Olympic Routine To Florida Shooting Victims Posted: 14 Feb 2018 08:20 PM PST  American figure skater Alexa Scimeca-Knierim broke down in tears following her routine at the Winter Olympics final in Pyeongchang, South Korea, on Wednesday, saying she and husband Chris Knierim skated for the victims of the Florida school shooting earlier in the day.
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| US concerns over EU defence pact cloud NATO meet Posted: 13 Feb 2018 06:22 PM PST  US concerns over the EU's landmark defence cooperation pact and increasingly strained relations between Washington and Turkey look set to loom large as NATO defence ministers meet for talks on Wednesday. The US and Ankara, two of the transatlantic alliance's most important members, are at loggerheads over Turkey's military offensive in northern Syria, which US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Tuesday warned was detracting from the fight against the Islamic State group. The two-day meeting at NATO headquarters in Brussels is expected to approve changes to NATO's command structure aimed at making the alliance fit for the challenges of warfare in the 21st century, particularly cyber tactics and hybrid warfare, as fears grow about Russian assertiveness.
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| Off-duty Chicago police officer fatally shot during pursuit Posted: 13 Feb 2018 06:23 PM PST  CHICAGO (AP) — An off-duty police commander was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon in downtown Chicago after he spotted a man matching the radio description of an armed suspect officers were chasing on foot, the city's police superintendent said.
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| All-New 2018 Jeep Wrangler Improves Upon a Classic Posted: 14 Feb 2018 11:08 AM PST  Redesigning the Jeep Wrangler is a delicate job. Designers have to honor its history and respect its loyal owner base, while addressing significant shortcomings in a marketplace that has seen dr...
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