| 'They’re petrified of her': Trump mocks Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal Posted: 03 Apr 2019 08:19 AM PDT  President Donald Trump mocked freshmen Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez during an event with Republican lawmakers on Tuesday night.
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| EXCLUSIVE-Boeing software re-activated before Ethiopian crash -sources Posted: 03 Apr 2019 07:17 AM PDT ![EXCLUSIVE-Boeing software re-activated before Ethiopian crash -sources]( "EXCLUSIVE-Boeing software re-activated before Ethiopian crash -sources") SEATTLE/PARIS, April 3 (Reuters) - Boeing anti-stall software on a doomed Ethiopian Airlines jet re-engaged and pushed the jet downwards after the pilots initially turned it off due to suspect data from an airflow sensor, two people familiar with the matter said. It was not immediately clear whether the crew chose to re-deploy the MCAS system, which was designed to push the nose of the 737 MAX down to prevent one kind of emergency but which is suspected of exacerbating a scenario linked to two crashes.
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| Bernie Sanders takes the early fundraising lead for 2020 Posted: 02 Apr 2019 12:24 PM PDT  The Vermont senator raised $18.2 million in the first quarter of 2019.
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| 2 major cases add up to big doubts about Chicago prosecutor Posted: 01 Apr 2019 10:37 PM PDT  CHICAGO (AP) — Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx was elected in 2016 mainly because of anger that the prosecutor she ousted had waited a year to charge a Chicago police officer in the killing of black teenager Laquan McDonald. Then Foxx, who is a survivor of sexual assault as a child, grabbed national attention by charging singer R. Kelly with aggravated sexual abuse.
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| Erdogan's Golden Chance to Make Up to Markets May Not Last Long Posted: 02 Apr 2019 03:00 AM PDT  Monday's gains in the lira suggest some investors are betting he'll begin to adopt a more tempered approach after a setback at the polls, pointing to his reference to an "important reform agenda" on Sunday. Turkey's biggest cities turned against him for the first time since 1994 after his growth-at-all-cost leaning precipitated a run on the currency last year, dragging the economy into its first recession since the global financial crisis.
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| Russian spy plane flies over Area 51 and other secret military bases, report says Posted: 03 Apr 2019 10:02 AM PDT  A Russian surveillance plane recently flew over several American military bases, including Area 51, perhaps America's most secretive military site.
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| Pittsburgh City Council Approves Assault-Weapon Restrictions in Response to Synagogue Shooting Posted: 02 Apr 2019 10:37 AM PDT  The Pittsburgh City Council on Tuesday passed a series of gun-control bills that were introduced in response to the mass shooting that claimed eleven lives at the city's Tree of Life Synagogue last year.The legislative package, which passed 6–3, prohibits the public use of assault-style rifles like the AR-15 used in the synagogue shooting, bans the use of armor-piercing ammunition and high-capacity magazines, and allows the authorities to temporarily seize the firearms of anyone determined to be dangerous."We're happy to take a stand," Councilman Corey O'Connor, who led the legislative effort, said after the bills passed. "It's going to be a difficult battle, but we are willing to fight it. People are starting to change their minds and be more open to some sort of gun control."Opponents of the legislation booed lawmakers after it was passed, and at least one man vowed to move to an area where his right to self-defense would not be infringed."My guns are not hurting anybody. I have no intent of hurting anybody," lifelong Pittsburgh resident Dennis Jordan told the Council. "I am not going to be allowed to own my guns because of this ordinance. I am ready to move out of this place. You just want to control people. You want to take away my right to protect people."> City council will shortly be voting on gun legislation this morning. We spoke to two members of the public with opposing views. Stay with @KDKA for updates. pic.twitter.com/L7nA6IRfwM> > -- Amy Wadas (@AmyWadas) April 2, 2019The legislation, which initially prohibited the possession of assault-style rifles outright, was weakened in order to make it more likely to survive the legal challenge sure to be brought by pro-Second Amendment activists. Those activists believe Pennsylvania state law, which prohibits municipalities from regulating the possession of guns and ammunition, is on their side."All of it's illegal. Pennsylvania preemption law says that no municipality, period, may in any manner regulate. And that's at the heart of what they're doing," Kim Stolfer, president and co-founder of Firearms Owners Against Crime, told CBS.The legislation was initially introduced days after a lone gunman opened fire inside the Tree of Life Synagogue on October 27, killing eleven and injuring seven in the deadliest attack on Jews in American history.Allegheny County district attorney Stephen Zappala Jr., a Democrat, told City Council members in January that, while he understood their motivation, the proposed legislation was unconstitutional.
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| Singapore carrier grounds two Boeing jets over engine problem Posted: 02 Apr 2019 02:16 AM PDT  Singapore Airlines said Tuesday it had grounded two of its Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft after discovering an engine defect during inspections, the latest problem for the US planemaker. The city-state's flag carrier was the launch customer for the model -- which has a maximum capacity of 330 passengers -- and started operating them last year. Boeing's 737 MAX planes were grounded globally last month following the second of two deadly crashes to occur in less than five months.
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| Bernie Sanders campaign touts its diversity and fights 'the narrative of 2016' Posted: 02 Apr 2019 12:40 PM PDT  The leadership of Sen. Bernie Sanders's presidential campaign held a press call with reporters on Tuesday where they touted figures showing the diversity of their staff and supporters. On his way to losing the Democratic primary to Hillary Clinton in 2016, Sanders was dogged by the impression he was not popular with minorities and that many of his supporters were male "Bernie bros" who were hostile towards women. "The senator is really popular and supported by a diverse coalition despite the narrative that is put out there from time to time," Turner said on the call.
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| Colbert Mocks Trump’s ‘Oranges of the Investigation’ Gaffe Posted: 02 Apr 2019 06:50 PM PDT  CBSStephen Colbert was not about to let President Trump get away with repeatedly saying the word "oranges" instead of "origins." The president's comments came during an Oval Office press availability on Tuesday during which he completely reversed his position on the release of the full Mueller report. Last week, the president said it "wouldn't bother" him at all to make the report public, but now he said it would be "ridiculous" to "start this process all over again." Imitating Trump, the Late Show host said, "No obstruction, it says so right in the document. And if you try to see the document, I'm going to obstruct you." But it was Trump's "small slip of the brain" that came next that really caught Colbert's attention."I hope they now go and take a look at the oranges, the oranges of the, uh, investigation," Trump told reporters. "The beginnings, of that investigation." "Yes, sir!" Colbert replied. "We must take a look at the oranges of the investigation. I say it is high clementine we do so. The American people will not stangerine for it any longer. We can vitamin C right through the lies. We Tropi-can handle the juice." Then the host told his audience a knock-knock joke that ended with, "Orange you ashamed we have a president who can't pronounce origins?" Read more at The Daily Beast.Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here
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| Duterte Calls China a Friend Amid South China Sea Tensions Posted: 03 Apr 2019 03:55 AM PDT  China isn't after Philippine territory and hasn't asked for anything in exchange for the weapons and aid it's given the Philippines, Duterte said in a campaign speech in Manila late Tuesday. "You know, Red China or Communist China just wants to be friends with us," Duterte said.
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| 'In the blink of an eye': USA TODAY was there when Nipsey Hussle vigil turned to chaos Posted: 03 Apr 2019 04:37 AM PDT  USA TODAY reporter Harrison Hill was among hundreds of people gathered at a makeshift memorial for Nipsey Hussle Monday, right as it turned violent.
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| The Latest: Steve Wynn again denies misconduct accusations Posted: 02 Apr 2019 12:46 PM PDT  BOSTON (AP) — The Latest on hearings in Massachusetts on sexual misconduct allegations at Wynn Resorts (all times local):
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| Bummed Out That Apple Canceled AirPower? Here Are 5 Other Wireless Chargers to Consider Posted: 03 Apr 2019 07:43 AM PDT  Lots of companies besides Apple make wireless chargers for your iPhone and more
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| Three importers cut Iran oil shipments to zero: U.S. envoy Posted: 02 Apr 2019 10:08 PM PDT  The United States reimposed sanctions on Iran after President Donald Trump last May withdrew the country from a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and several world powers, accusing it of supporting terrorism and conflicts in Syria and Yemen. While the United States has set a goal of completely halting Iran's oil exports, it granted temporary import waivers to China, India, Greece, Italy, Taiwan, Japan, Turkey and South Korea to ensure low oil prices and no disruption to the global oil market. The Trump administration is currently in consultations with the importers ahead of a May 2 deadline when the waivers expire.
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| China's Fighters Are Provoking America's Allies Posted: 02 Apr 2019 03:45 AM PDT  How Beijing keeps testing Washington and its allies.
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| Pixel 4 leak suggests Google is already testing next-gen flagship prototypes Posted: 03 Apr 2019 07:12 AM PDT  Google is expected to launch a bunch of Pixel devices this year, including new "Pixel 3 Lite" models that should hit stores at some point in the coming months, as well as the more exciting Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL that are due to be released this fall. We saw a bunch of Pixel 4 leaks and renders in the past few weeks that teased an updated design for the upcoming Google flagships. The phones would pack a Galaxy S10-like hole-punch screen design, which would be a massive improvement over the current Pixel 3 design that's quite boring. Google, meanwhile, isn't afraid to openly discuss the existence of the Pixel 4 over on its Android Open Source Project (AOSP) site, and it's not even bothering to refer to the phone using a codename.A new comment on the AOSP site (via 9to5Google) has the following quote from a Googler:> The plan was to first deploy this on Pixel 3 and make sure that everything actually works. Then move on to Pixel 4 and so on. If I had a Pixel 4 device, I probably wouldn't have bothered with 4.9 in the first place.Here's a screenshot showing the same quote, which mentions the Pixel 4 by name three times:The comment indicates that early Pixel 4 phones are already out in the wild, with some Google developers already having access to prototype versions of the phone. This Googler says doesn't have a Pixel 4 device to test the fix he mentioned, suggesting that some of his colleagues do.The code change doesn't reveal any other details about the Pixel 4. But now that we know Pixel 4 prototypes actually exist, we wouldn't be surprised to see them leak months ahead of the phone's launch, which isn't expected until this coming October.
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| Ukraine's Tymoshenko says won't challenge vote results Posted: 02 Apr 2019 06:02 AM PDT  Ukraine's former prime minister Yuliya Tymoshenko on Tuesday denounced the results of a "rigged" vote that eliminated her from the presidential race, but said she would not urge street protests. Tymoshenko, an internationally recognised political figure, came third in Sunday's first-round vote in what was also her third bid for the presidency. With 99 percent of the ballots counted, Zelensky was ahead with more than 30 percent of the first-round vote, nearly twice that of Poroshenko, on almost 16 percent.
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| Chicago police call for state's attorney to resign in Smollett controversy Posted: 01 Apr 2019 06:20 PM PDT  About 300 people, including off-duty Chicago police officers, gathered at the building where Foxx's office is located in downtown Chicago, wearing "Foxx Must Go!" buttons and carrying signs reading "Resign now" and "Who let the Foxx in the henhouse." Smollett, who is black and gay, ignited a firestorm on social media by telling police on Jan. 29 that two apparent supporters of President Donald Trump struck him, put a noose around his neck and poured bleach over him while yelling racist and homophobic slurs on a Chicago street. The 36-year-old actor, best known for his role on the Twentieth Century Fox Television hip-hop drama "Empire," was charged in February with staging the incident himself and filing a false police report. In a stunning move on Tuesday, prosecutors dropped all charges against Smollett, angering police who had not been told of the decision ahead of time.
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| Venezuelan FM visits anti-US allies in Mideast Posted: 03 Apr 2019 05:09 AM PDT  BEIRUT (AP) — Venezuela's foreign minister, meeting with anti-U.S. allies in the Middle East, said Wednesday that opposition leader Juan Guaidó is in breach of the constitution and that the judiciary has to "take care" of it.
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| Reports suggest upcoming Apple iPhone models will have OLED screens, new sizes, bigger batteries Posted: 02 Apr 2019 08:01 AM PDT  As reported by Digitimes and CNBC, the 2020 iPhones will all have OLED displays in three new sizes from 5.42-inches to 6.67-inches while this year's upcoming lineup will use more powerful batteries with two-way wireless charging. Digitimes reported on Tuesday that Apple will allegedly release a trio of OLED-based iPhones next year that will measure in at 5.42-, 6.06-, and 6.67-inches, a range that spans wider than the company's current flagship devices. Digitimes sources further stated that the 5.42-inch model will come with either Samsung's Y-Octa or LG's TOE touch technology, both of which could provide the phone with a thinner display.
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| Shell to Leave Oil Lobby Group Over Climate Policy Concerns Posted: 02 Apr 2019 04:48 AM PDT ![Shell to Leave Oil Lobby Group Over Climate Policy Concerns]( "Shell to Leave Oil Lobby Group Over Climate Policy Concerns") The findings were issued in a first-of-its-kind report on whether the company's association with lobbying groups is undermining its work on climate change. The report is likely to reverberate across the industry, with most of Shell's peers also members of the same groups and already facing enormous pressure from shareholders to line up their business models with the Paris climate accord. Shell will leave the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers association next year because of its climate-change policy stance.
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| Democrat-led House panel subpoenas ex-White House security chief in security clearance probe Posted: 02 Apr 2019 06:47 PM PDT  Elijah Cummings, chairman of the House of Representatives Oversight Committee, led the push to subpoena Carl Kline, who was White House personnel security chief for the first two years of Trump's presidency and now works for the Department of Defense. The committee voted to approve the subpoena for Kline, with 22 Democrats voting in favor and 15 Republicans against. In a letter sent to White House counsel Pat Cipollone on Monday, Cummings said Kline had not responded to the committee's requests that he testify voluntarily.
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| Delicious Spring Soups That Make Meal Prep a Breeze Posted: 03 Apr 2019 03:40 PM PDT |
| Pentagon expects Turkey will buy US missile system Posted: 02 Apr 2019 09:17 AM PDT  US Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said Tuesday he was confident that Turkey would drop its plan to purchase the Russian S-400 missile defense system and buy the US Patriot system instead. A day after Washington put a freeze on its joint F-35 fighter jet program with Turkey in protest to the S-400 deal, Shanahan said he expects Ankara to opt for the Patriot missiles.
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| El Salvador's president-elect mocks 'Fox & Friends' with '2 Mexican countries' tweet Posted: 02 Apr 2019 11:06 AM PDT  "The Presidents of 2 Mexican countries #FoxandFriends," he tweeted with a photo of himself shaking hands with with Mexico's president.
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| Mom killed in front of her kids while helping man in wheelchair cross road Posted: 01 Apr 2019 07:57 PM PDT  Family members say Lesha Adams was struck by a hit-and-run driver while trying to help a man in a wheelchair cross a busy Houston road.
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| Duterte-critic journalist pleads not guilty in Manila tax case Posted: 03 Apr 2019 12:24 AM PDT  Philippine journalist Maria Ressa, whose news website is critical of President Rodrigo Duterte, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to the first of a series of criminal charges she says are government attacks. The site has taken a tough stance on Duterte's signature narcotics crackdown that has killed thousands of alleged drug dealers and users, but also cast a critical eye on his leadership and controversial public statements. Ressa was arrested in her Manila office in mid-February on an online libel charge and was released on bail the next day.
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| Maduro loyalists strip Venezuela's Juan Guaido of immunity Posted: 02 Apr 2019 07:54 PM PDT  CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Maduro loyalists stripped Venezuela's Juan Guaidó of immunity Tuesday, paving the way for the opposition leader's prosecution and potential arrest for supposedly violating the constitution when he declared himself interim president.
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| Nokia’s new X71 has a stellar design that rivals that of the Galaxy S10 Posted: 02 Apr 2019 02:17 PM PDT  HMD Global's Nokia 9 PureView might be the best Nokia phone you can buy right now, but the device isn't necessarily perfect. The phone features a "classic" Nokia handset design, which means it has thicker bezels than most consumers want, and relies on last year's top Snapdragon processor to power its penta-lens camera.One of its biggest rivals is Samsung's Galaxy S10 -- a phone that features a hole-punch display design, as well as the latest Qualcomm processor. The S10, however, only features a triple-lens shooter on the back. But HMD just released a Nokia phone that looks a lot like the Galaxy S10 in terms of overall design. Sadly, the Nokia X71 is only selling in Taiwan for the time being, and it's not a flagship handset.The Nokia X71 features a 6.39-inch Full HD LCD with 19.3:9 aspect ratio, with the punch-hole camera placed on the top-left corner, similar to other punch-hole LCD phones from the competition, like Huawei and Samsung.The phone looks a lot like the Galaxy S10, but it's not quite a replica of Samsung's flagship. For starters, the front camera is placed in the opposite corner. Secondly, the display features a thicker bottom bezel, and the fingerprint sensor is placed on the back under the triple-lens camera, rather than under the screen.Other specs include a Snapdragon 660 processor, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, microSD support, 48-megapixel main rear camera, 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera, 5-megapixel depth-of-field lens, 16-megapixel selfie cam, 3,500 mAh battery with 18W fast-charging support, USB-C connectivity, 3.5mm headphone jack, and Android 9.0 Pie.It's unclear whether the Nokia X71 will ever be launched in Europe or the US, but the phone will cost NT$11,900, or around $385, in Taiwan when it goes on sale next week.
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| The Buick LaCrosse Gets a Nice Facelift for China, Is Still Dead in America Posted: 03 Apr 2019 08:45 AM PDT  Buick's biggest sedan is now dead in the U.S., but it lives on in China with a new front end.
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| Erdogan's AK Party challenges Istanbul, Ankara election results Posted: 02 Apr 2019 09:40 AM PDT  The AK Party is on track to lose control of what are Turkey's two biggest cities, its commercial hub of Istanbul and the capital Ankara, in a surprise election setback that may complicate Erdogan's plans to combat recession. In Istanbul, the mayoral candidate of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), Ekrem Imamoglu, and his AKP rival, ex-prime minister Binali Yildirim, both said on Monday Imamoglu was around 25,000 votes ahead.
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| How to Get the Biggest Tax Refund This Year Posted: 03 Apr 2019 07:33 AM PDT ![How to Get the Biggest Tax Refund This Year]( "How to Get the Biggest Tax Refund This Year") This is the time many taxpayers are filing their taxes so they can get their tax refund. Nearly 75 percent of taxpayers received a tax refund last year, and the average direct deposit tax refund was more than $3,000 last tax season, according to the IRS. Whether you received the tax refund you deserved last year or think you could have gotten back more, here are five tips to help you maximize your tax refund this year.
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| That time when 'Game of Thrones' star Sophie Turner went to (and survived) a real Red Wedding Posted: 03 Apr 2019 08:59 AM PDT  Sophie Turner, who plays Sansa Stark on "Game of Thrones," says she went to a red wedding in real life and no one died, a nice change from the kinds of lethal weddings that usually populate the HBO show.
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| Half-Empty Shelves. Skyrocketing Prices. Here's What Would Happen to the Produce Aisle if Trump Closes the Mexico Border Posted: 03 Apr 2019 12:50 PM PDT  Most fresh fruit and vegetables imported during the winter months could disappear from grocery shelves across the U.S. in a matter of days, experts warn.
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| Chilling surveillance video shows South Carolina student entering car of accused killer Posted: 02 Apr 2019 03:23 AM PDT  Surveillance video posted on Facebook shows a University of South Carolina student climbing into the vehicle of the person accused of killing her.
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| Nipsey Hussle shooting: LAPD chief, mayor to provide new details about investigation Posted: 02 Apr 2019 10:18 AM PDT  Los Angeles's police chief and mayor are expected to provide new information about the investigation into the fatal shooting of rapper Nipsey Hussle.
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| Elections looming, Netanyahu to head to Moscow to meet Putin Posted: 02 Apr 2019 05:15 AM PDT  JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Russia this week for talks with President Vladimir Putin.
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| Best Tech Deals in April 2019 Posted: 02 Apr 2019 08:41 AM PDT  Amazon Deals | Walmart Deals | Apple Deals | TV Deals | Gaming Deals | Laptop Deals | iPhone Deals Retailers are offering a plethora of spring clearance sales, so if you're looking for the best deals around, then you've come to the right place. If you want to upgrade your gadgets on a budget, you can now score discounts on everything from laptops to game consoles. If you're looking to score one of the best soundbars on the market, the Bose Solo 5 TV Sound System is on sale for $199 at Amazon. Normally priced at $249, that's $50 off its regular price. Great for movie nights at home, it features a unique "dialogue mode" which places emphasis on every spoken word. which makes it a great speaker for movie nights at home. Moreover, the Bluetooth-enabled Solo 5 makes it easy to wirelessly stream music from your smartphone or tablet. Whether you're upgrading to a 4K Smart TV or purchasing your first smart device, here are the best tech deals in April. 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| Chicago makes history electing Lori Lightfoot as first black woman mayor Posted: 02 Apr 2019 07:42 PM PDT  A former federal prosecutor, Lightfoot won 74 percent of the vote with nearly all precincts counted compared with 26 percent for Preckwinkle, a long-time local politician, to become Chicago's 56th mayor. Lightfoot, 56, who will also become the first openly gay mayor of the third-largest U.S. city, appealed to voters who are tired of politics as usual. You created a movement for change," Lightfoot told hundreds of supporters at her election night party, promising to end corruption and make the city's streets safe again.
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| Audi, Infiniti, Nissan and more: a look at the latest Shanghai Motor Show sneak peeks Posted: 03 Apr 2019 03:28 AM PDT  On Monday and Tuesday, a handful of car manufacturers published their first teasers of concept models and production vehicles that will debut at the Shanghai Motor Show, which takes place in two weeks' time.
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| Palestinian succumbs to wounds after Gaza-Israel border clashes Posted: 02 Apr 2019 09:07 AM PDT  A Palestinian wounded three days ago during clashes along the Gaza border died Tuesday, the health ministry in the strip said, bringing to five the number of fatalities from the day. Faris Abu Hajaras, 26, was shot by Israeli fire in his stomach east of Khan Yunis Saturday and succumbed to his wounds Tuesday, the ministry said in a statement.
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| Further claims of inappropriate behavior put Joe Biden's 2020 presidential bid in doubt Posted: 03 Apr 2019 02:19 AM PDT  Two more women have claimed that Joe Biden inappropriately touched them, in a further blow to the former US Vice President said to be considering a bid for the White House. Caitlyn Caruso, 22, told the New York Times on Tuesday that Mr Biden hugged her "just a little bit too long" when she was 19 at a University of Nevada event on sexual harassment. According to the former student, the senior Democrat rested his hand on her thigh moments after Miss Caruso had shared a personal story of sexual assault. She said: "It doesn't even really cross your mind that such a person would dare perpetuate harm like that". A second women, 59-year-old DJ Hill, also told the New York Times that Mr Biden had placed his hands on her shoulders and dropped them down her back at a 2012 campaign event in Minneapolis. The new claims follow that of Amy Lappos, who said Mr Biden had rubbed noses with her, and Lucy Flores, who claimed Biden had kissed her on the back. US President Donald Trump took a shot on Tuesday at Mr Biden, a possible Democratic rival in the 2020 race for the White House, mocking him over allegations of unwanted physical contact with women. In a speech to a fundraising dinner for the National Republican Congressional Committee, President Trump twice alluded to the allegations from two women that are hanging over Mr Biden as he weighs whether to enter the contest to become the Democratic candidate in November 2020 presidential elections. Caitlyn Caruso, a survivor of sexual assault, speaks before U.S. Vice President Joe Biden as part of the national It's On Us Week of Action Credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images A former Nevada state legislator last week accused Mr Biden of kissing her on the back of the head at a 2014 event, and a Connecticut woman said Mr Biden rubbed noses with her at a 2009 event. Biden has said he did not believe he ever acted inappropriately, and his defenders have said he is known for hugging and being physically affectionate. In wide-ranging remarks that meandered for more than 80 minutes but often circled back to the 2020 race, Mr Biden was the only potential rival President Trump mentioned by name - a sign that he would view Mr Biden as a strong challenger, were he to enter and win the Democratic race. Joe Biden was vice president under President Barack Obama and had a long career in the Senate before that. He had been expected to announce his bid for the Democratic primary race this month and has led the large field of Democratic hopefuls in opinion polls. President Trump told the dinner, which raised $23 million for Republicans running for the House of Representatives, a story about wanting to kiss a general he met in Iraq who had promised an expedient end to a campaign against Islamic State militants in Syria. Donald J. Trump delivers remarks at the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) Spring Dinner Credit: Ron Sachs/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX "I said, 'General: come here and give me a kiss.' I felt like Joe Biden," Mr Trump said, drawing laughter and applause. Earlier, he told the crowd - which was dotted with members of the House - that they would be "going into the war with some socialists" in the next election. "It looks like the only non-, sort of, heavy socialist is being taken care of pretty well by the socialists," Trump said. One of Biden's accusers has been a supporter of Senator Bernie Sanders, who has already entered the Democratic primary race, and whose views are to the left of Biden. "I was going to call him - I don't know him well - I was going to say, 'Welcome to the world, Joe. You having a good time, Joe? You having a good time?" President Trump said. Mr Trump struggled during his 2016 run for office with multiple accusations of unwanted sexual contact from women, particularly after videotaped remarks emerged of Mr Trump bragging about groping women. Mr Biden, while campaigning for Mr Trump's Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton, had said he would like to take Trump "behind the gym" to beat him up for the comments. In defence, the Democrat said: "In my many years on the campaign trail and in public life, I have offered countless handshakes, hugs, expressions of affection, support and comfort," he responded. "And not once — never — did I believe I acted inappropriately. If it is suggested I did so, I will listen respectfully. But it was never my intention. I may not recall these moments the same way, and I may be surprised at what I hear.
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