| Donald Trump's Hurricane Florence 'Rumor Control Page' Retweet Backfires Posted: 14 Sep 2018 05:53 AM PDT  President Donald Trump sparked outrage Thursday with his false claim that
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| Before-And-After Photos Show How Florence Flooding Has Left Areas Unrecognizable Posted: 15 Sep 2018 01:49 PM PDT  Hurricane Florence, now downgraded to a tropical storm, swept through the
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| Brett Kavanaugh Accused Of Attempting To Sexually Assault A Woman In High School Posted: 14 Sep 2018 07:50 AM PDT  A woman has accused the Supreme Court nominee of trying to sexually assault her at a party while they were teenagers.
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| Death sentence for ex-doctor who killed 4 people in Nebraska Posted: 14 Sep 2018 05:59 PM PDT  OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A former doctor was sentenced to death on Friday for the revenge killings of four people connected to a Nebraska medical school, including the 11-year-old son of a physician who helped fire the man from a residency program nearly two decades ago.
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| Fires, explosions erupt in multiple US towns near Boston Posted: 13 Sep 2018 06:33 PM PDT  Mass evacuations from US towns north of Boston were underway Thursday after dozens of fires and suspected gas explosions erupted, police said, leaving at least 10 residents injured, one critically. Massachusetts State Police said they had responded to 70 reports of fires, explosions and the smell of gas in a widespread zone encompassing the east coast towns of Lawrence, Andover and North Andover. Authorities were to cut power to thousands of meters, police said, and residents in all three towns with utilities service from Columbia Gas had been asked to evacuate immediately.
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| U.S. sanctions Russian, Chinese tech firms over funds for North Korea Posted: 14 Sep 2018 12:56 AM PDT  WASHINGTON/SEOUL (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on a China-based tech firm, its North Korean CEO and a Russian subsidiary, accusing them of moving illicit funding to North Korea in violation of U.S. sanctions. The new sanctions target China-based Yanbian Silverstar Network Technology Co, its North Korean chief executive Jong Song Hwa, and a Russian-based sister company, Volasys Silver Star, the U.S. Treasury Department said in a statement. "These actions are intended to stop the flow of illicit revenue to North Korea from overseas information technology workers disguising their true identities and hiding behind front companies, aliases, and third-party nationals," Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in a statement.
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| Mother Who Welcomed Baby Amid Hurricane Harvey Warns Those Weathering Florence: 'Be Prepared' Posted: 14 Sep 2018 01:02 PM PDT  Can changes in barometric pressure actually induce labor?
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| SpaceX To Announce Name Of First Tourist It's Sending Around The Moon Posted: 14 Sep 2018 01:17 PM PDT  It's one small announcement for SpaceX, one potentially giant leap for space
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| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Is a Victim of Its Own Success Posted: 14 Sep 2018 10:19 AM PDT ![Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Is a Victim of Its Own Success]( "Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Is a Victim of Its Own Success") After reporting consistent earnings and same-store sales beats throughout 2018 that have sent its stock up more than 30 percent on the year to new all-time highs, Costco Wholesale Corporation (NYSE: COST) may finally be becoming a victim of its own success. Wells Fargo analyst Edward Kelly downgraded COST stock from "outperform" to "market perform" and says it will be difficult for Costco to impress the market at this point. Kelly says Costco's performance has been stellar in recent quarters, but it's unlikely the company will continue to deliver its impressive sales growth in 2019.
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| Watergate's John Dean On Paul Manafort's Flip: 'BOOM!' Posted: 14 Sep 2018 05:42 PM PDT  Watergate figure and onetime Nixon White House attorney John Dean could hardly
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| How you can help victims of tropical storm Florence Posted: 14 Sep 2018 07:09 AM PDT  Hurricane Florence, a massive storm that had been on course to strike North and South Carolina, finally made landfall Friday morning. The slow-moving hurricane pounded the Atlantic coast with 90 mph winds, widespread coastal flooding, and sheets of rain. By Friday evening, Florence was downgraded to a tropical storm, according to the National Hurricane Center. While that means the former hurricane's winds have lessened, the worst impacts from the storm are likely to be flooding rains that are still a threat to anyone in its path. SEE ALSO: Hurricane Florence could dump 17 trillion gallons of rain. Yeah, you read that right. While we won't know the full scope of Florence's toll for days, the hurricane has already forced evacuations for millions of people along the coast and knocked out power for hundreds of thousands. If you want to help those affected by Florence, Charity Navigator, a nonprofit that evaluates charities, has compiled a list of "highly-rated organizations" planning to aid with recovery. There are also other ways you can help people who will be rebuilding their lives in the wake of the hurricane, including donating to community groups that assist the most vulnerable populations and supporting verified GoFundMe fundraisers. Here's our list of ways you can help, which will be updated to reflect the ultimate scale of Florence's devastation: 1. Donate to reputable nonprofits and charities. Charity Navigator's comprehensive list highlights organizations that focus on general aid and relief; medical services; animal care and services; financial relief for families; and, food hunger and relief. Here's a list of highly-rated, trustworthy organizations who will be helping communities affected by #HurricaneFlorence: https://t.co/N2vYfisEqV *RT & Favorite to share with your friends and family pic.twitter.com/VYTlwVtWQP — Charity Navigator (@CharityNav) September 12, 2018 Charity Navigator notes that, at this time, it's unclear whether the featured organizations will spend donations made during Hurricane Florence specifically on storm relief. If you want to ensure your money will go toward aiding Florence survivors, contact the organization directly or look for an option to make that designation when you donate online. Here's an abbreviated list of some of the organizations working on Florence recovery: North Carolina Community Foundation, Brother's Brother Foundation, Friends of Disabled Adults and Children, Save the Children, United Way of Alamance County, American Kidney Fund, Samaritan's Purse, ForKids, Charleston Animal Society, Americares, World Hope International, Habitat for Humanity Wake County, World Vision, and Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA. Though not featured on Charity Navigator's list, the Salvation Army and Habitat for Humanity are national organizations already on the ground or preparing to help victims. On Friday, Google launched a $2 million matching campaign fundraiser for the Red Cross, which is operating shelters and providing aid to those affected. 2. Consider ways to help the most vulnerable communities. The most vulnerable communities are often the most overlooked during a natural disaster. Expect for people with disabilities, senior citizens, and people with low incomes or experiencing homelessness to be the hardest hit by Florence. Portlight Strategies, a nonprofit that focuses on disaster relief for older adults and people with disabilities, runs a hotline for those who have limited mobility yet need urgent or immediate assistance. The number is 1-800-626-4959. You can read more about the group's Florence response here, and you can donate to their efforts here. Organization run by disabled people focused on inclusive disaster planning: Portlight Inclusive Disaster Strategies ��Disaster Hotline: (800) 626-4959info@disasterstrategies.orghttps://t.co/1tLrftGLWB Facebook page: https://t.co/Bdpj1hcc7m#HurricaneFlorence #CripTheVote — Alice Wong (@SFdirewolf) September 13, 2018 In addition to the local and regional organizations listed by Charity Navigator that help people in dire financial straits, you can consider donating to diaper and food banks that provide victims with day-to-day essentials. The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina and Harvest Hope Food Bank are both recommended by Charity Navigator. The Diaper Bank of North Carolina is collecting diapers, wipes, and donations for Florence. The South Carolina Diaper Bank is accepting cash donations so that it can create disaster relief kits. You can also make contributions to Army Emergency Relief, Air Force Aid Society, and the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. Those organizations are included on Charity Navigator's list and are providing Florence-related financial relief to current or former members of the military and their immediate family members. 3. Support GoFundMe campaigns. You can support the official GoFundMe Hurricane Florence Relief fund here. GoFundMe has also created a hub where you can find verified campaigns or individual fundraisers for victims. The number and type of fundraisers will grow as Florence's damage becomes clear. #HurricaneFlorence is making its way toward the coast & those in its path are making preparations for potentially catastrophic rain. In anticipation of this historic storm, we've created a centralized hub for the verified GoFundMes helping those impacted. https://t.co/vsG5q76HKj — GoFundMe (@gofundme) September 13, 2018 Finally, if you need guidance on deciding which cause to support amongst so many worthy aid and recovery efforts, consult Charity Navigator's tips for how to give in a crisis. Those include giving money instead of material items, making long-term donations, and "reacting with intention." UPDATE: Sept. 14, 2018, 2:33 p.m. PDT This story was updated to reflect Florence being downgraded to a tropical storm. Additional nonprofit organizations and campaigns have also been added. WATCH: View of Hurricane Florence from space
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| A view from space as Hurricane Florence makes landfall Posted: 14 Sep 2018 07:57 AM PDT  Cameras outside the International Space Station captured the massive storm.
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| Defying dangers, Idlib residents protest Syria's Assad Posted: 14 Sep 2018 10:28 AM PDT  BEIRUT (AP) — In cities and towns across Syria's last opposition-held province, Idlib, residents poured into the streets on Friday to demonstrate against President Bashar Assad's government in defiance of an expected offensive to retake the territory.
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| Ex-UN climate chief to face sexual assault trial Posted: 14 Sep 2018 06:00 AM PDT  Former UN climate panel chief Rajendra Pachauri will stand trial in a sexual assault and harassment case three years after an employee accused him of inappropriate conduct, a lawyer said Friday. Pachauri, 78, has been charged under various counts including sexual assault, harassment and criminal intimidation, according to the complainant's lawyer. "After examining the charges and hearing arguments from the counsels, the court came to the conclusion that prima facie there is evidence to put him (Pachauri) to trial," Prashant Mendiratta told AFP.
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| Trump 'likely' to announce new China tariffs as early as Monday Posted: 15 Sep 2018 03:37 PM PDT  The tariff level will probably be about 10 percent, the Wall Street Journal reported.
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| Headbanging, Flag-Waving Hero Returns For Hurricane Florence Posted: 14 Sep 2018 10:47 AM PDT  Lane Pittman captured the spirit of a nation two years ago when he stood
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| Anita Hill Weighs In On Kavanaugh: It's Still 'Incredibly Difficult' For Accusers Posted: 14 Sep 2018 06:23 PM PDT  Hill discusses the current controversy years after accusing Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment.
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| Factbox: More than 870,000 without power as Florence lumbers inland Posted: 15 Sep 2018 12:00 PM PDT ![Factbox: More than 870,000 without power as Florence lumbers inland]( "Factbox: More than 870,000 without power as Florence lumbers inland") (Reuters) - U.S. power companies said more than 870,000 homes and businesses, mostly in North Carolina and South Carolina, were without power on Saturday after Florence hit the Southeast coast. Tropical Storm Florence dumped "epic" amounts of rain on North and South Carolina as it trudged inland on Saturday, triggering dangerous flooding, toppling trees, cutting power to nearly a million homes and businesses while causing at least five deaths. In North Carolina alone, there were 777,937 power outages as of 1:20 p.m. ET, according to North Carolina's Department of Public Safety.
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| Staff, Over 100 Cats And Dogs Escape From Top Floor Of Flooding Animal Shelter Posted: 15 Sep 2018 01:24 PM PDT  The situation was looking dire Friday night for the people and more than 100
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| The Latest: Pompeo blasts Kerry for Iran meetings Posted: 14 Sep 2018 08:08 PM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Trump administration criticism of former Secretary of State John Kerry (all times local):
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| IS kills 20 US-backed fighters in Syria: monitor Posted: 14 Sep 2018 12:40 PM PDT  At least 20 fighters from a US-backed force fighting the Islamic State group were killed Friday in an IS ambush in eastern Syria, a war monitor said. The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces is waging an offensive around the town of Hajin in the province of Deir Ezzor, the jihadist group's last stronghold in the country's east. "The fighters were advancing during a sandstorm, they were surrounded, IS members used explosives and opened fire," said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
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| How football star's friends helped police expose him in ex-girlfriend's death: Part 5 Posted: 14 Sep 2018 05:46 PM PDT  Alex McCarty and Noah Walton saw the gun allegedly used to kill Emma Walker in Riley Gaul's possession.
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| Search Of Botham Jean's Apartment Ignites Outrage Over Victim’s ‘Character Assassination’ Posted: 14 Sep 2018 12:13 AM PDT  The lawyer for the family of the Dallas man fatally shot by a police officer
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| 46 Hearty Fall Slow-Cooker Recipes Posted: 14 Sep 2018 03:42 PM PDT |
| 'The water kept rising': Residents overwhelmed by flooding Posted: 14 Sep 2018 09:28 PM PDT  NEW BERN, N.C. (AP) — An ominous tweet appeared on a historic North Carolina community's Twitter feed about 2 a.m. Friday.
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| Massachusetts Gas Explosion: Teen Crushed to Death by Chimney as Dozens of Blasts Rock Neighborhoods Posted: 14 Sep 2018 07:13 AM PDT  Leonel Rondon, 18, was sitting in a car when a brick chimney broke of an exploding home and landed on his car.
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| John Kerry Tears Into Trump With '8-Year-Old Boy' And 'Teenage Girl' Taunts Posted: 15 Sep 2018 12:04 AM PDT  Former Secretary of State John Kerry delivered a blistering assessment of
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| Germany's Seehofer still optimistic about migrant deal with Italy Posted: 15 Sep 2018 04:38 AM PDT  German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer on Saturday said he remained optimistic about completing a deal on migrants with Italy despite pushback from Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini. Salvini on Friday denied having reached a deal to take back migrants who had already applied for asylum in Italy, saying he wanted more concessions from Berlin. Seehofer had announced on Thursday that he had secured an accord with Italy over the issue in line with similar deals negotiated with Greece and Spain.
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| Asian markets build on trade talks rally, Turkish lira holds up Posted: 14 Sep 2018 01:19 AM PDT  Asian markets extended their gains Friday on hopes for China-US trade talks, while Turkey's lira held up after a shock hike in the country's interest rate and a dip in US inflation. After a tumultuous start to the month, investors finally had something to smile about Thursday after US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin invited Chinese officials for fresh talks to avert an all-out trade war. The news provided some much-needed support, which was improved on later in the day with data showing US consumer price inflation slid in August, easing pressure on the Federal Reserve to tighten borrowing costs.
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| This Is How the U.S. Military Wants to Shoot Down Russian or Chinese Hypersonic Missiles Posted: 15 Sep 2018 11:00 AM PDT  Kill a bullet with a bullet—hypersonic style.
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| Man charged with killing 2 Arizona girls who went missing Posted: 15 Sep 2018 04:42 PM PDT  TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A registered sex offender jailed since last year has been charged in the kidnapping and killing of two Arizona girls who went missing in 2012 and 2014, authorities announced Saturday.
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| The World's Richest Man Came To Washington, D.C., And It Was Gross Posted: 14 Sep 2018 12:48 PM PDT  WASHINGTON ― The Economic Club of Washington threw a party for Jeff Bezos, the
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| Beto O'Rourke signs seen tampered twice in Houston neighborhood Posted: 14 Sep 2018 02:22 PM PDT  Internet sleuths also have weighed in with an interesting take on one of the incidents: possible Cruz camp involvement.
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| Shelters Fill Up As Hurricane Florence Bears Down Posted: 14 Sep 2018 10:45 AM PDT  As Hurricane Florence makes landfall along the coast of North Carolina with
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| Goats in Washington's Olympic National Park Airlifted to Forest to Protect Population Posted: 14 Sep 2018 07:38 AM PDT  The goats will be relocated to another park in Washington State.
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| What does Paul Manafort's plea deal mean for Trump? Posted: 14 Sep 2018 11:04 AM PDT  Donald Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort has agreed to cooperate with federal prosecutors, which could spell serious trouble for the president, former prosecutors agree. Although the precise nature of Manafort's cooperation remains unclear, reaction to the news on Friday was swift. "Manafort's guilty plea – with cooperation! – is an absolute nightmare for Trump, and his family," former federal prosecutor Elizabeth de la Vega told the Guardian in an email.
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| US sits out stock market rally after report of more Trump tariffs Posted: 14 Sep 2018 02:03 PM PDT  Wall Street stocks treaded water Friday after a fresh report of new US tariffs on Chinese imports blunted enthusiasm about new negotiation possibilities that had lifted equities in Europe and Asia.
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| Cynthia Nixon To Supporters In Concession Speech: 'You Are Going To Change America' Posted: 13 Sep 2018 08:39 PM PDT  Cynthia Nixon conceded defeat Thursday in her high-profile challenge to become
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| Hungary to take legal steps against critical EU ruling: PM Orban Posted: 13 Sep 2018 11:44 PM PDT  Hungary's government will decide on Monday on legal steps to challenge a European parliament ruling against the country for flouting democratic standards, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday. The European Parliament voted on Wednesday to sanction Hungary for flouting EU rules on democracy, civil rights and corruption. Orban told state radio he expected a "serious legal debate" about the decision.
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| Everyone wants answers: State, feds hunt for gas blast cause Posted: 14 Sep 2018 06:56 PM PDT  One official described the rapid-fire series of gas explosions as "Armageddon."
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| That Time When Porsche Tried Building a Jeep Posted: 14 Sep 2018 12:50 PM PDT  The West German Army didn't want Porsche's utility vehicle in the 1950s, but we sure do.
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| Explore Daniel Romualdez's Enchanting Connecticut Gardens Posted: 15 Sep 2018 05:00 AM PDT |
| Who is Jack Brooksbank, the wine merchant fiancé of Princess Eugenie? Posted: 14 Sep 2018 12:49 AM PDT  He was working as a waiter in a cocktail bar when he met her. But it was no rags to riches story for Jack Brooksbank, who is set to marry Princess Eugenie in October. Educated at Stowe School in Buckingham, where boarding fees are currently almost £12,000 per term, Brooksbank, 31, is a descendant of the Brooksbank baronets and reportedly a distant cousin of Eugenie's. (Her mother, the Duchess of York, is the great-great-granddaughter of Lady Julia Coke, who is the daughter of Jack's great-great-grandfather, Thomas Coke.) Son of George Brooksbank, 68, a chartered accountant and company director, and his wife Nicola, 64, Jack has a younger brother called Thomas, 29 - a possible candidate for best man. Since 2001, the family address has been an apartment in a gated period conversion in Wandsworth, not far from Battersea Park. Princess Eugenie's royal wedding | Read more Brooksbank was introduced to Eugenie, the younger daughter of Prince Andrew, during a ski holiday in Verbier, Switzerland and the couple have been together for more than six years. Back then, Eugenie was studying English literature, history of art and politics at Newcastle University and Brooksbank is said to have been waiting tables and serving drinks at Devonshire Terrace, a bar and restaurant near Liverpool Street in London. Having left school in the mid-noughties, he had given university a miss, choosing instead to launch himself straight into a career in hospitality. He went on to work at Chelsea's Admiral Codrington pub, from where he was poached by businessman and nightclub owner Piers Adam and employed by the Markham Inn nearby. "At the Markham Inn, I had to deal with lots of strange people, and everyone was demanding," he once said of his experience there. "I also got to know the locals, which I loved." These included Prince Harry and his close friend Guy Pelly who, according to Tatler, "pulled him into the Mahiki set". Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank at the Qatar Goodwood Festival at Goodwood Racecourse on July 30, 2015 in Chichester Credit: Tristan Fewings/ Getty Images Europe He went on to manage the Mayfair nightclub, a favourite among royalty and celebrities, and also owned by Adam. Then, in August 2016, he set up his own company, Jack Brooksbank Limited, a wine wholesaler. He is described by those who know him as "kind and selfless" and a perfect match for Eugenie. Jacobi Anstruther-Gough-Calthorpe, a friend of the couple, tells the Telegraph: "Never have I known a couple with so much lust for life, who light up every room they enter with joy, laughter and unprecedented warmth. I'm sure you'll hear this a lot but Jack possesses one of the most infectious laughs you'll hear, and you will hear it!! They float with laughter and love .. although a boat helps! #engagement#eugieandjack@TheDukeOfYork@yorkiebeapic.twitter.com/Q7ezWecUsa— Sarah Ferguson (@SarahTheDuchess) January 22, 2018 I always say that the river flows well to it's destiny because of the guidance of a solid rock #engagement#eugieandjack@TheDukeOfYork@TheDukeOfYorkpic.twitter.com/hvCnnOwZpo— Sarah Ferguson (@SarahTheDuchess) January 22, 2018 "It has been a pleasure watching their relationship grow over the years, two people who enjoy each other's company so much. They are two of the kindest, [most] selfless and sensitive people I know. In that they have met their match." But Brooksbank hasn't entirely avoided scandal. In 2013, a tabloid newspaper reported that explicit photographs of him touching the naked breasts of a stripper while blindfolded and covered in candle wax during his 21st birthday celebrations had been leaked online. The pictures were quickly removed from the internet after they had been discovered. Newsletter Promotion - Royal Appointment - in article
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| Jerry Brown Calls Trump A 'Liar, Criminal, Fool' On Climate Change Posted: 13 Sep 2018 05:43 PM PDT  California Gov. Jerry Brown bashed President Donald Trump's record on the
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