| White House won't say if Trump thinks Democrats hate Jews Posted: 11 Mar 2019 01:05 PM PDT  All nine of the Jews in the U.S. Senate are Democrats, and all but two of the 36 members of Congress. Jews overwhelmingly supported Democrat Hillary Clinton over Trump in 2016.
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| Ethiopian Air Pilots Got More 737 Max Training After Lion Crash Posted: 12 Mar 2019 12:55 PM PDT  "For the Max, we were given extra training by Boeing," Tewolde GebreMariam, Chief Executive of Ethiopian Airlines told reporters in a broadcast on state-controlled ETV. "We are currently in the first stage of the investigation, which is mainly collecting evidence and information," Tewolde said.
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| Tesla Reverses Course on Store Closings, Will Raise Vehicle Prices Instead Posted: 11 Mar 2019 06:54 AM PDT  The new online-only sales model remains in place, so if you'd like to buy a Tesla soon, you'll need an internet connection.
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| PHOTOS: In Gaza, women walk thin line between hope and despair Posted: 12 Mar 2019 06:24 AM PDT  Those restrictions have devastated Gaza's economy and left many of its women, like Rudwan's younger sister, struggling to find work after graduating from college.
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| Jussie Smollett appears in court for hearing; Cameras allowed for future hearings Posted: 12 Mar 2019 10:51 AM PDT  Actor Jussie Smollett walked back into court in Chicago Tuesday morning, days after he was charged with 16 felony counts related to that alleged hoax.
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| Foxconn rejects Microsoft patent lawsuit, says never had to pay royalties Posted: 12 Mar 2019 06:15 AM PDT  Taiwan's Foxconn on Tuesday responded to a patent infringement lawsuit filed against it by Microsoft Corp, saying as a contract manufacturer, it has never needed to pay royalties for the U.S. company's software. Microsoft filed the complaint against Foxconn subsidiary FIH Mobile Ltd in the Northern District of California on Friday. Foxconn founder and Chief Executive Terry Gou told an impromptu news conference in Taipei that "patent infringement" is not an issue for his company, which "will suffer almost no any loss" as a result of the lawsuit.
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| Ilhan Omar thanks Fox News for denouncing Jeanine Pirro's comments Posted: 11 Mar 2019 10:21 AM PDT  "We strongly condemn Jeanine Pirro's comments about Rep. Ilhan Omar," Fox said. "They do not reflect those of the network and we have addressed the matter with her directly."
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| Donald Trump claims he called CEO Tim Cook 'Tim Apple' to save time Posted: 11 Mar 2019 09:46 AM PDT  Donald Trump tries to explain how he mangled the name of Apple CEO Tim Cook during a White House event last week.
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| Venezuelan Police Arrest Prominent Journalist as He Cycles Home Posted: 12 Mar 2019 06:47 AM PDT  The arrest is an escalation of President Nicolas Maduro's aggressive attempts to silence and intimidate the press, which include the recent temporary detentions of Univision journalist Jorge Ramos and U.S. freelance reporter Cody Weddle, deported last week. Diaz was grabbed by intelligence police while biking home from the Union Radio network, according to his wife.
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| Anderson Cooper calls out Sarah Huckabee Sanders for leaving ‘the world of the factual behind’ Posted: 12 Mar 2019 08:05 AM PDT  The host of CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360" said Ms Sanders was "quite simply not telling the truth" when she said "we," as in Republicans, "called it out by name" when Republican Rep. Steve King publicly defended white nationalism.
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| The nations grounding their Boeing 737s Posted: 12 Mar 2019 03:38 AM PDT  A number of countries have grounded Boeing's 737 MAX 8 medium-haul workhorse jet in response to the Ethiopian Airlines crash that killed all 157 people on board. There are some 350 of the 737 MAX 8 planes currently in service around the world. While some countries and airlines have opted to ground the planes, others are continuing to fly the aircraft pending an investigation into the crash and possible guidance from Boeing itself.
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| Elon Musk's lawyers say tweet did not violate court order Posted: 11 Mar 2019 07:11 PM PDT  Financial regulators said a tweet about Tesla's production volume violated a September fraud settlementElon Musk tweeted a claim that Tesla would produce around 500,000 cars in 2019. Photograph: Aly Song/ReutersThe Tesla Inc chief executive, Elon Musk, shot back against the US financial regulator on Monday, arguing in a filing that a recent tweet about the electric vehicle maker's production volume did not violate the court's judgment and there is no basis to initiate contempt proceedings against him.Musk tweeted on 19 February to his more than 24 million followers that the electric vehicle-maker would produce about 500,000 cars in 2019. That tweet, the SEC argued, violated a September fraud settlement barring Musk from sharing material information about Tesla on social media without the company's pre-approval. The SEC asked a federal court in Manhattan to hold Musk in contempt shortly after.But Musk's lawyers argued on Monday that the tweet complied with the company's communication policy for senior executives and that the US Securities and Exchange Commission's request that Musk be held in civil contempt is incorrect on the facts and on the law.Tesla published a new communications policy in December for senior executives as part of the settlement. It called for Tesla's general counsel and a newly designated in-house securities law attorney to pre-approve any written statements about Tesla that could be material.Tesla conceded last month that Musk's tweet was not pre-approved. But the tweet Musk fired off after the markets closed merely restated prior disclosures on electric car production volumes, the lawyers wrote on Monday, did not disclose material information and did not alter the mix of data available to investors.The settlement between Musk, Tesla and the SEC resolved an SEC lawsuit over claims Musk had made on Twitter last year that he had "funding secured" to take Tesla private at $420 per share. As part of that settlement, Musk stepped down as the company's chairman and he and Tesla agreed to pay $20m each in fines.Musk had called the regulator the "Shortseller Enrichment Commission" on Twitter after the settlement. One day after the agency started pursuing the contempt order, he tweeted that "something is broken with SEC oversight." Renewed PressureThe renewed public battle between Tesla's chief executive and the top US securities regulator adds pressure on Musk amid larger financial woes.Tesla on Monday reversed a recent decision to close all its stores and move to an online-only sales model, in order to cut the price of its Model 3 sedan by 6%.The company said it would await the results of a further review on the usefulness of physical locations, and the discount on the original price of the car be "about 3%".Legal experts have said the SEC could now pursue multiple avenues, including a higher fine, imposing further restrictions on Musk's activities or removing him from Tesla's board or helm.
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| Parliament Again Votes Down May’s Brexit Deal Posted: 12 Mar 2019 02:24 PM PDT  The U.K. Parliament defeated Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit proposal for the second time on Tuesday.Members nixed the proposal in a 391–242 vote, a smaller margin than the 432–202 defeat it suffered in January. The move sets up another crucial vote on Wednesday, in which MPs will decide whether to move forward with Brexit on March 29 despite the lack of a Parliament-approved agreement between the U.K. and the E.U. The outcome of that vote could then prompt a vote to delay Brexit.Conservative MPs, only 75 of whom voted against the plan this time after 118 of them voted against it in January, will be able to vote freely going forward, May promised."This is an issue of grave importance for the future of our country," May said. "Just like the [abortion] referendum there are strongly held and equally legitimate views on both sides."The prime minister warned members from both sides of the aisle not to make the "perfect the enemy of the good.""The government has been defeated again by an enormous majority and it must accept its deal is clearly dead and does not have the support of this House," said Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, whose party voted against the deal. "The prime minister has run down the clock and the clock has been run out on her. Maybe it's time instead we had a general election and the people can choose who their government should be.""I am passionate about delivering the result of the referendum, but I equally passionately believe that the best way to do that is to leave in an orderly way with a deal and I still believe there is a majority in the House for that course of action," May said.Opponents of Brexit have warned that leaving without a plan will throw Britain's economy into turmoil, while backers have dismissed those concerns as exaggerated.
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| Israel's Netanyahu to face indictment hearing after polls Posted: 11 Mar 2019 12:32 PM PDT  Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will face a hearing after polls to defend himself against corruption allegations which have dogged his election campaign, the justice ministry said Monday. Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit last month announced his intention to indict the premier on charges of fraud, breach of trust and bribery, following up on police recommendations. "The hearings shall take place before July 10," the justice ministry said in a statement which told the relevant parties to prepare.
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| The Hottest Cars Subaru’s STI Division Has Ever Created Posted: 12 Mar 2019 06:52 AM PDT |
| Tucker Carlson refuses to apologize for misogynistic comments in unearthed audio Posted: 11 Mar 2019 05:09 AM PDT  Fox News host Tucker Carlson isn't backing down after Media Matters surfaced past misogynistic comments he made on the "Bubba The Love Sponge" radio program.
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| Boeing 737 Max crash prompts 'critical safety concerns' from flight attendants union Posted: 11 Mar 2019 04:12 PM PDT  The union representing American Airlines flight attendants told members they will not be forced to work on Boeing 737 Max airplanes.
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| US Democrats choose Milwaukee for 2020 election convention Posted: 11 Mar 2019 03:15 PM PDT  Democrats have chosen Milwaukee as the site of their 2020 election convention, in an effort to win back swing voters in the American "Rust Belt" who helped elect Donald Trump. In announcing the decision Monday, the Democratic Party emphasized it is the first time a Midwestern city other than Chicago has been chosen to host a party convention in more than 100 years. Midwestern states -- where steel, automobile and other manufacturing industries have withered in recent decades -- were crucial to Trump's unexpected victory in the 2016 presidential election.
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| The Latest: EU chief says new Brexit deal is 'best possible' Posted: 11 Mar 2019 08:49 PM PDT  LONDON (AP) — The Latest on talks about Britain's departure from the European Union (all times local):
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| IEA sees U.S. leading global oil supply growth to 2024 Posted: 11 Mar 2019 08:50 AM PDT  U.S. crude exports will surpass shipments from Russia.
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| Jewish millennials launch liberation movement from the Democratic Party Posted: 12 Mar 2019 04:39 AM PDT  Jexodus encourages Jewish millennials to leave the Democrat Party after the Rep. Ilhan Omar controversy.
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| Worst Advice Ever Given to Law School Applicants Posted: 12 Mar 2019 07:00 AM PDT ![Worst Advice Ever Given to Law School Applicants]( "Worst Advice Ever Given to Law School Applicants") If you're reading this, chances are that you've at least considered applying to law school and have probably realized that the process is a little more complex than you had originally thought. While getting some help is generally a good idea, the law school application process is far from simple and is ever evolving. Someone who hasn't been in the field for a while, like your mom who graduated from law school 25 years ago, or isn't making an effort to stay up to date with all of the developments, such as a school adviser whose job description isn't specifically focused on law schools, might provide you with some bad advice.
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| The XL version of the best-selling Instant Pot is down to its lowest price since Black Friday Posted: 11 Mar 2019 06:41 AM PDT ![The XL version of the best-selling Instant Pot is down to its lowest price since Black Friday]( "The XL version of the best-selling Instant Pot is down to its lowest price since Black Friday") UPDATE: Sadly, it looks like this deal is sold out. Of note, if you don't need quite that much capacity then you can take advantage of a $30 discount on the even more versatile Instant Pot DUO Plus 60.EARLIER: If you've been waiting for the perfect time to save big on the biggest version of Instant Pot's best-selling DUO model, today is the day you've been waiting for. Hurry up and you can save a whopping $50 on the Instant Pot DUO80 8 Qt 7-in-1 Multi- Use Programmable Pressure Cooker. That's right, $50! That drops the DUO80 to its lowest price since Black Friday last year, and we doubt we'll see a sale this good again anytime soon.Here's some more info from the product page: * Duo 8 Quart, the number 1 selling multi-cooker, combines 7 kitchen appliances in 1, Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Saute, Yogurt Marker and Warmer, prepares dishes up to 70% faster to support your busy lifestyle * Features 14 Smart Programs - Soup, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Poultry, Saute/Simmer, Rice, Multigrain, Porridge, Steam, Slow Cook, Keep Warm, Yogurt, Manual, and Pressure Cook. Now, your favorite dishes are as easy as pressing a button * Healthy, stainless steel (18/8) inner cooking pot made from food grade 304, no chemical coating, 3-ply bottom for even heat distribution, fully sealed environment traps the flavours, nutrients and aromas within the food * Built with the latest 3rd generation technology, the microprocessor monitors pressure, temperature, keeps time, and adjusts heating intensity and duration to achieve your desired results every time * UL and ULC certified with 10 safety mechanisms to provide you with added assurance, designed to eliminate many common errors * Accessories include stainless steel steam rack with handles, rice paddle, soup spoon, measuring cup, condensation collector and recipe booklet * Power supply: 120V - 60Hz
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| PHOTOS: Ethiopia plane crash Posted: 11 Mar 2019 04:21 AM PDT  An Ethiopian Airlines plane with 157 people on board, including eight Americans, crashed Sunday just minutes after taking off from Ethiopia's capital, according to the airline and reports.
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| Plane makes emergency landing after suspected fire, passengers evacuated Posted: 10 Mar 2019 05:49 PM PDT  Air Transat Flight 942 was on its way from Montreal to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, when it reported a possible fire in the cargo hold and was diverted to Newark.
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| Meet Hitler's Super Submarines (And Why They Were Too Late) Posted: 11 Mar 2019 06:00 AM PDT  On May 4, 1945 one of the most advanced submarines in the world crept up to a British Royal Navy cruiser. U-2511 was one of Germany's new Type XXI-class "wonder" submarines, and she was hunting for Allied ships. She also represented one of the Third Reich's biggest failures.
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| Palestinian wounded in Israel border clashes dies: Gaza ministry Posted: 11 Mar 2019 01:20 AM PDT  A Palestinian wounded last month during clashes on the Israel-Gaza border succumbed to his wounds on Monday, the health ministry in the Palestinian enclave said. A spokesman for the ministry said in a statement "Bissam Safi, 22, died this morning". For nearly a year protesters have been gathering along the border calling for Palestinian refugees and their descendants to be allowed to return to former homes now inside Israel.
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| No majority in British parliament for second Brexit referendum: Reuters analysis Posted: 11 Mar 2019 01:07 AM PDT  Britain is due to leave the European Union at the end of this month, and with parliament yet to approve Prime Minister Theresa May's exit deal, calls for a second referendum to break the deadlock, often dubbed a 'people's vote', have intensified. Last month, the opposition Labour Party broke new ground for one of the major parties by saying it would support a new referendum on May's deal after parliament defeated its alternative Brexit plan. Labour's position could face its first test on Tuesday when May's deal is brought back to parliament.
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| 15+ Cozy Shepherd's Pie Recipes Your Dinner Rotation Is Missing Posted: 12 Mar 2019 02:13 PM PDT |
| A full-flavored chicken dish with sweet and nutty garlic Posted: 11 Mar 2019 10:01 AM PDT  Perhaps an arbitrary number of cloves, the 40 in this French dish are iconic; while the chicken braises, the generous cloves become appealingly soft and spreadable. But their flavor is often spiritless.
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| Famous names ensnared in college admissions scam Posted: 12 Mar 2019 01:49 PM PDT  Federal authorities arrested dozens of people on Tuesday for a $25 million scheme to help wealthy Americans, including actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin and some CEOs, cheat their children's way into elite universities, such as Yale and Stanford. Lisa Bernhard reports.
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| The crazy sale that gets you Anker’s best fast wireless charger for only $16.79 is still going Posted: 11 Mar 2019 05:32 AM PDT  Whether you have brand new Galaxy S10 or an Android phone or iPhone from the past few years, you probably have some sort of face unlock feature on your smartphone. And if you have face unlock on your smartphone, you need the Anker PowerWave Fast Wireless Charger. This awesome charger offers the kind of quality and performance you've come to expect from Anker's class-leading accessories, but it also holds your phone upright instead of flat like a wireless charging pad. This way when your phone is charging on your desk and you get a notification, face unlock with unlock your phone before you even reach out to touch it! It's on sale right now at an all-time low of $16.79, and you're crazy if you don't pick a couple up for your home and office.Here are the highlights from the product page: * The Anker Advantage: Join the 30+ million powered by our leading technology. * A Galaxy of Speed: A high-efficiency chipset provides 10W high-speed charging for Samsung Galaxy. iPhones get a boosted 5W charge at 10% faster than other wireless chargers. * Flip It: Charge in landscape orientation while watching videos, or portrait mode for messaging and facial recognition. * Case Friendly: Don't fumble with your phone case. PowerWave transmits charging power directly through protective cases.(Metal attachments or credit cards will interfere with charging.) * What You Get: PowerWave Stand, 3 ft Micro USB Cable, welcome guide, worry-free 18-month warranty, and friendly customer service.(no AC Adapter)
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| Fake disabilities, photoshopped faces: How feds say celebrities, coaches and scammers got kids into elite colleges Posted: 12 Mar 2019 05:16 PM PDT  They faked disabilities. They photoshopped faces onto different bodies. They paid millions in bribes. How scam worked to get rich kids into college
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| This 1932 Ford 5 Window Coupé Packs A 500hp LS7 Motor Posted: 12 Mar 2019 04:07 AM PDT  Hot rods are fascinating machines that bring together early styling of motoring with modern day performance. The $200,000 restoration of this 'all Henry Ford Steel car' had the complete frame-off treatment five years ago, and looks in excellent condition. This performance is translated to the rear wheels via a Doug Nash five-speed transmission with Holley 3 deuces.
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| No-deal or delay? Brexit deal defeat leaves UK in limbo Posted: 12 Mar 2019 01:36 PM PDT  London (AFP) - A hard no-deal Brexit or a delay on Britain leaving the European Union? The British parliament's thumping defeat of Theresa May's Brexit deal increases the likelihood of both options.
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| Trump Budget Sees $1 Trillion Deficits for Next Four Years Posted: 11 Mar 2019 10:13 AM PDT  The fiscal 2020 proposal sees the deficit expanding to $1.1 trillion for 2019 and 2020, when Trump will run for re-election. The budget deficit has already climbed 77 percent in the first four months of the current fiscal year through September, according to Treasury Department data. Growing budget deficits would run contrary to the narrative put forth by the Trump administration that a package of tax cuts that took force last year will pay for themselves through faster economic growth.
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| Google Cloud hires another Oracle veteran for top role Posted: 11 Mar 2019 03:25 PM PDT  Zavery left last week as executive vice president for Oracle cloud platform. Oracle Corp declined to comment. Google gained some similar tools through its $625 million acquisition of Apigee in 2016.
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| Verizon outage: Texting down for service users on East Coast Posted: 12 Mar 2019 05:56 AM PDT  The communication provider's customer support service confirmed the situation on Twitter. "We have confirmed there is a texting outage on the East coast," the service said in response to a customer's tweet around 8am. Several customers shared screenshots of their phones on Twitter to demonstrate their failed attempts at sending text messages.
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| AP Explains: What's behind Venezuela's historic blackout? Posted: 12 Mar 2019 01:14 PM PDT  BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A massive blackout that left millions of Venezuelans without power has triggered one persistent question: How could a country with the world's largest proven oil reserves go dark?
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| Sale somehow slashes this 60-inch Sony 4K TV to just $798, today only Posted: 12 Mar 2019 10:08 AM PDT ![Sale somehow slashes this 60-inch Sony 4K TV to just $798, today only]( "Sale somehow slashes this 60-inch Sony 4K TV to just $798, today only") The Sony XBR60X830F 60-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV is one of the best TVs on the market right now, hands down. For just $1,100, you get stunning Sony picture quality and 4K resolution on a huge 60-inch panel. Just a few short years ago, a TV like this would have easily cost around $2,000! While there's no question that the $1,100 price point is impressive enough, Amazon is running a one-day sale that slashes the price of this excellent Sony TV to just $798. If you're in the market for a new big-screen TV, you'd have to be crazy to pass up this deal.Here's what you need to know from the product page: * Dimensions (W x H x D): TV without stand: 53 5/8 x 31 1/8 x 3 1/8(7/16) inch, TV with stand: 53 5/8 x 33 5/8 x 12 1/2 inch * Take non-HDR content to the next level with the X1 processor and 4K X-Reality PRO * Enjoy smooth and vibrant colors with TRILUMINOS Display & 4K HDR Super Bit Mapping * Pairs 4K Ultra HD picture clarity with the contrast, color, and detail of High Dynamic Range (HDR) for the most lifelike picture * Voice-control your TV with Amazon Alexa compatibility. Android TV with Google Assistant technology gives you a genius TV * 120Hz native refresh rate plus Motionflow XR technology gives you fast moving action scenes with virtually no motion blur * Inputs: 4 - HDMI, 2 - USB2.0, 1 - USB3.0, 1 - Composite * In the box: Voice Remote Control (RMF-TX310U), Batteries (LR03), AC Power Cord Spec (US, 2pin, flat blades, Polarity), IR Blaster (1-849-161-12), Operating Instructions, Quick Setup Guide / Supplement CUE (GA), Table Top Stand (Separate, assembly required)
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