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With racial tension high in Florida race, Trump calls Gillum a 'thief'

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The president portrayed the choice in the race as between a Republican with an Ivy League pedigree and a Democrat he sees as a criminal. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2COXcRp

Buffalo diocese says '60 Minutes' report 'incomplete'

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Diocese of Buffalo declined to address details of a television report where diocesan insiders called for the bishop's resignation Monday, saying he hadn't done enough when confronted with reports of clergy sexual misconduct. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2zePkVV

What It’s Worth: $250,000

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Whether you’re in the biggest city or smallest suburban town, every map dot in from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2CSekpd

UN rights chief wants 'international experts' to help probe Khashoggi hit

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The UN rights chief called Tuesday for "international experts" to help investigate the murder of Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, and called on Riyadh to reveal the whereabouts of his body. "For an investigation to be carried out free of any appearance of political considerations, the involvement of international experts, with full access to evidence and witnesses, would be highly desirable," Michelle Bachelet said in a statement. Khashoggi, a 59-year-old Saudi journalist and Washington Post contributor, was killed after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2 to obtain paperwork ahead of his upcoming wedding. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2DchBRk

Israel has struck in Syria since Russia plane downed: Israeli official

Israel has carried out attacks in Syria since the accidental shooting down of a Russian surveillance plane last month, a senior Israeli official said on Monday. The Sept. 17 downing by Syrian anti-aircraft fire, after Israeli jets attacked a suspected Iranian arms shipment to Syria, caused a diplomatic rift between Israel and Russia, and Moscow blamed Israel for the incident. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2CNyS2e

FBI warns potential targets that suspicious packages may still be in the mail

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Mail bombing suspect makes first appearance in court. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Q7EiJh

Rick Scott’s Halloween party is a Trump rally

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On Halloween this Wednesday, Florida Gov. Rick Scott will dress up as a candidate who wants to appear with President Trump on the campaign trail. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2ABYs9b

Pittsburgh shooting suspect appears in court over attack that left 11 dead

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Three congregations were conducting Sabbath services at Tree of Life when the attack began on Saturday morning. A man accused of killing 11 Jewish worshippers in a Pittsburgh synagogue over the weekend appeared in federal court on Monday to face multiple charges that federal law enforcement officials said could result in the suspect’s execution. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Q9hqco

Nature pushed to the brink by 'runaway consumption'

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Unbridled consumption has decimated global wildlife, triggered a mass extinction and exhausted Earth's capacity to accommodate humanity's expanding appetites, the conservation group WWF warned Tuesday. From 1970 to 2014, 60 percent of all animals with a backbone -- fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles and mammals -- were wiped out by human activity, according to WWF's "Living Planet" report, based on an ongoing survey of more than 4,000 species spread over 16,700 populations scattered across the globe. "The situation is really bad, and it keeps getting worse," WWF International director general Marco Lambertini told AFP. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2AAVhOE

Democrats Are Going Bland To Beat Scott Walker — And It Might Just Work

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MILWAUKEE -- On back-to-back days last week, some of the most exciting from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2zerWI4

After years of fighting insurgencies, the Army pivots to training for a major war

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After 17 years of fighting grinding counterinsurgencies in places like Iraq and Afghanistan, the Army is shifting its gaze. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2zerpGe

This quiche's velvety custard makes it perfect for any party

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This quiche's velvety custard makes it perfect for an elegant affair or a laid-back brunch. Store-bought pie dough, partially baked and still warm, can be used in place of the homemade crust. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2CPUJX0

Trump Calls Florida's Andrew Gillum A 'Thief' In Tweet Supporting Ron DeSantis

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President Trump referred to Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum as a “thief” in a tweet supporting Republican Ron DeSantis. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2zdR8P7

Clampdown on violence against NHS staff

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says he will introduce new measures to help protect NHS staff. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2DdwC5h via IFTTT

Asia Bibi: Pakistan acquits Christian woman on death row

Asia Bibi's blasphemy conviction polarised Pakistan and the Supreme Court has already sparked protests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ET1qKz via IFTTT

George Osborne 'regrets' mistakes that led to Brexit vote

Ex-chancellor says Tories were wrong over immigration - which helped lose the 2016 referendum. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zbmqG0 via IFTTT

Suzy Lamplugh: Sutton Coldfield search enters day three

Police have been interested in an area to the rear of a semi-detached home in north Birmingham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2yJdt7B via IFTTT

What do American voters care about?

In just under a week the US goes to the polls to elect a new Congress. So what are the main issues? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2AwUkac via IFTTT

Maori ceremony for duke and duchess as royal tour ends

The couple's 16-day overseas tour ends with a visit to a kiwi hatchery and tree walk in New Zealand. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Rrdrs2 via IFTTT

Pittsburgh shooting: Trump visits synagogue amid protests

Hundreds of demonstrators in Pittsburgh accuse the US president of fomenting intolerance and hate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zezDy6 via IFTTT

Being wrong weight 'cuts four years off life'

People who are overweight or underweight could live shorter lives than those with a healthy BMI, a study says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P3j573 via IFTTT

Yemen conflict: Mattis and Pompeo urge swift ceasefire

US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urge all sides to hold talks soon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2qm7GjS via IFTTT

Nato holds biggest military exercise since Cold War

Trident Juncture is the biggest exercise of its kind since the Cold War. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2yHUFFU via IFTTT

University stops making unconditional offers

Unconditional offers are being halted at one university to preserve its entry standards. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ABUHR5 via IFTTT

Vatican embassy: Human remains found at Rome property

The human remains could help solve the disappearance of a teenage girl in 1983, Italian media report. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2qk65La via IFTTT

The Great British Bake Off: 2018 winner revealed

After 10 weeks of biscuits, breads, cakes and pastries, one contestant emerges from the tent triumphant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2DeecS7 via IFTTT

The Papers: Brexit impact and 'Suzy cop's blunders'

Brexit continues to attract headlines with front page stories focusing on the economy and the rush for Irish passports. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JqpsLi via IFTTT

News Daily: Osborne 'regrets' Brexit vote mistakes and NHS violence clampdown

Your morning briefing for 31 October 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Rw1rWj via IFTTT

From Syria to Cambridge University

Studying with a mobile phone instead of textbooks in Syria, Abdullah Kattineh got into Cambridge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P1G3uW via IFTTT

Meeting my long-lost Jamaican family

Keith from Lichfield thought he was an only child for his entire life, that is until a few months ago when he discovered that he is in fact, one of 10 siblings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zf5Y7H via IFTTT

Bitcoin: The first ten years

Bitcoin was born ten years ago. What has it brought the world? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Dep9mK via IFTTT

Harry greets NZ audience in six Pacific languages

He was attending an event with Auckland's local Pasifika community, hosted by New Zealand's prime minister. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PyzmjI via IFTTT

The men having penis fillers to boost their self-esteem

Penis fillers, designed to increase the organ's girth, have gained in popularity, cosmetic surgery groups say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q4mcb7 via IFTTT

DIY Generation: How to be your own boss aged 25

Young entrepreneurs give advice on how to get started in business. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2qkJ2QI via IFTTT

What should I do with my broken kettle?

Our household appliances could have much longer lives if they were designed to be easily repaired. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OXz2vk via IFTTT

The black history you might not learn at school

As Black History Month draws to a close, BBC News celebrates four lesser-known historical figures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Jq7VDf via IFTTT

Dutch language besieged by English at the unis

So extensive is the spread of English, a group of lecturers warns of a looming "linguicide". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ABTn0d via IFTTT

Can artificial intelligence help stop religious violence?

Oxford University researchers have created a simulation designed to help prevent religious conflict. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zeK8Bw via IFTTT

Does screen time really affect medical students' surgery skills?

Surgeons respond after a professor claimed medical students are losing the dexterity to stitch up patients. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SwQ41l via IFTTT

Leicester helicopter crash: Foxes will face Cardiff on Saturday following death of owner

Leicester City's Premier League match at Cardiff on Saturday will go ahead following the death of owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha in a helicopter crash. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2DdNTvl via IFTTT

Lewis Hamilton on 2018 F1 world title: 'Let's dance. I know how to get by you'

Following his fifth F1 world win Lewis Hamilton talks about his growth as a person, his spirituality and the stand-out moments in 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2CPSq6c via IFTTT

Carabao Cup: Nigel Clough says guiding Burton into last eight is 'special'

Burton boss Nigel Clough says it is "special" to have guided League One Burton to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2St8LDm via IFTTT

Pakistan's Supreme Court Aquits Asia Bibi of Blastphemy

The Pakistan Supreme Court acquitted Asia Bibi of blastphemy Wednesday, ordering her release before a packed courtroom. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2CQPfeq via IFTTT

'Anti-Semitism Is Like a Contagious Disease': Could America Become Too Dangerous for Jews?

America was once considered a safe haven for refugees fleeing from anti-Semitism around the globe, especially in Europe. That may be changing. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2yGU337 via IFTTT

Pakistan court clears condemned Christian

Asia Bibi's blasphemy conviction polarised Pakistan and the Supreme Court has already sparked protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ET1qKz

Yemen conflict: Mattis and Pompeo urge swift ceasefire

US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urge all sides to hold talks soon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qm7GjS

India unveils the world's tallest statue

The 600ft tall statue, which cost $430m, has been billed as a major tourist attraction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q8g55B

Brazil: Bolsonaro plans threaten Amazon, say experts

Brazil's far-right president-elect will merge the ministries of agriculture and the environment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EPIpZu

Japan bullet train stops 'scary' safety drills

Workers at the Japanese company would crouch in trenches beside railway tracks as trains sped by. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zpW17R

Pittsburgh shooting: Trump visits synagogue amid protests

Hundreds of demonstrators in Pittsburgh accuse the US president of fomenting intolerance and hate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zezDy6

Vatican embassy: Human remains found at Rome property

The human remains could help solve the disappearance of a teenage girl in 1983, Italian media report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qk65La

Gangster James 'Whitey' Bulger killed in prison

Bulger was severely beaten by one or more inmates shortly after arriving at the prison, sources say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SuBbfY

Denmark accuses Iran of activist murder plot

Tehran denies its intelligence agencies planned to kill an Arab separatist leader on Danish soil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CP0XX4

Father of 'Jihadi Jack' asks Canada to help bring son home

John Letts is urging Canada to bring home his son and other Canadians detained in Kurdish-held Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qlLx5a

Petra Laszlo: Hungarian camerawoman who kicked migrants is acquitted

Hungary's top court clears Petra Laszlo, filmed tripping migrants fleeing border police in 2015. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P1yPqO

Tunis attack: Suicide bomber was jobless graduate

Mouna Guebla, 30, was an unemployed English graduate from the eastern region of Mahdia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OY3Bkt

Pittsburgh shooting: Trump visits amid protests

The US president and first lady visit the synagogue where 11 people were shot dead at the weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EPqPo7

What do American voters care about?

In just under a week the US goes to the polls to elect a new Congress. So what are the main issues? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AwUkac

Viola Davis explains why there's a long way to go to eliminate racism

Oscar winner Viola Davis reveals how she has stayed grounded in Hollywood and why there still aren't enough black actors on screen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Od1l3G

Harry greets NZ audience in six Pacific languages

He was attending an event with Auckland's local Pasifika community, hosted by New Zealand's prime minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PyzmjI

Senegalese artist Omar Victor Diop: Why I'm trying to correct history

Omar Victor Diop's portraits aim to paint important but overlooked Africans back into history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PA3BGM

Global hunger for soybeans 'destroying Brazil's Cerrado savanna'

Brazil's highly biodiverse Cerrado is being destroyed for soybean production, conservationists say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yGlJW2

Tokyo ticket seller's foreigner fear costs garden thousands

The man gave away tickets to foreigners after developing a fear of asking them for money. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JshEZE

Pharrell orders Donald Trump to stop playing his music

"No permission was granted" to play the song at a rally held hours after a mass shooting, his lawyer says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yBO67C

Stray cats housed in washing machines in Portuguese town

A vet in Portugal is using washing machines to house stray cats in her home town. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Od9jtv

Is the Amazon facing new dangers?

Are fears among environmentalists about the election of Brazil's new president justified? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EPWNRa

Canada's last witch trials: Women accused of fake witchcraft

A law against pretending to be a witch is set to be repealed, but not before two women are charged. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zpcZ6j

Letter from Africa: Nigeria - a young country for old men

Why have Nigeria's main parties both chosen septuagenarian presidential candidates? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ABVbq9

Trump’s birthright plan: The legality, politics and history

The president wants to end the right of people born in the US to be citizens but does he have the power? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q6xr2V

Dutch language besieged by English

So extensive is the spread of English, a group of lecturers warns of a looming "linguicide". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ABTn0d

North and South Korea: The football game that kicked off peace

How a friendly chat on the sidelines opened the door for North and South Korea to start talking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CPZ7VN

Can artificial intelligence help stop religious violence?

Oxford University researchers have created a simulation designed to help prevent religious conflict. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zeK8Bw via IFTTT

Android's under-5s apps have 'unfair and deceptive' ads

Campaign groups and university researchers raise concerns about the ads found in Android apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q722gw via IFTTT

Police ground drones after reports they fall out of the sky

Some incidents in which DJI drones "suffered a complete loss of power" have concerned UK authorities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P2sifB via IFTTT

Porn-loving US official spreads malware to government network

The employee at the US Geological Survey had an "extensive history" of visiting adult websites. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Px98Og via IFTTT

Pittsburgh shooting: Gab drops offline after attack

PayPal and others pulled support for Gab's "free speech" service after a gun attack on a synagogue. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DefcFQ via IFTTT

Teaching kids the magic of coding

Linda Liukas wants to show children that writing code for computers can be magical. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AzEjAd via IFTTT

Red Hydrogen One: The internet reacts to the 3D-enabled phone

A smartphone with a pioneering 3D display fails to convince technology experts of its merits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P10s3l via IFTTT

Sony eyes record profit as gaming hits boost earnings

Strong demand for Spider-Man and other games is helping drive earnings at the Japanese electronics giant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qi0o0n via IFTTT

MIT invites you to control a human on Halloween

Researchers want internet users to vote on which actions an actor will take in a new social experiment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q91ZRG via IFTTT

Uber appeals against drivers' rights to pay and holiday

The taxi-hailing app appeals against a ruling its drivers should be treated as workers, not self employed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CPpTh9 via IFTTT

Budget 2018: Tech giants face digital services tax

Chancellor Philip Hammond plans to tax the sales that digital giants generate in the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2z9Szht via IFTTT

Dad creates VR world to help daughter

Craig Chaytor's 360° videos were inspired by his daughter's learning difficulties. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JrGeKl via IFTTT

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump visits Pittsburgh synagogue to pay respects to victims of massacre 10/30/18 2:23 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Whitey Bulger, infamous Boston mob boss, killed in prison, multiple reports say 10/30/18 9:56 AM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert President Trump, in interview, says he plans to sign executive order ending birthright citizenship for babies of non-citizens 10/30/18 4:29 AM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert WATCH: Trump sits down for wide-ranging interview on 'The Ingraham Angle,' 10 pm ET 10/29/18 6:51 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump embraces 'nationalist' label, rejects blame for explosive packages sent by 'insane' suspect in Fox News interview 10/29/18 5:35 PM

Hillary Clinton Cracks Racist Joke about Black People: 'They All Look Alike'

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was caught on camera making a racist joke when she corrected her interviewer, who mixed up two African American politicians. But where's the outrage?   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2qhU1Km

Want to Fight Anti-Semitism? It Starts on College Campuses

A white supremacist's decision to walk into a Pittsburgh synagogue and murder 11 Jews in cold blood shocked the nation. Many are asking what could be the cause of such blatant and deadly anti-Semitism. One man says the find against Jew-hatred begins on college campuses.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2CSMU2P

Thomas Campbell, Ex-Director of the Met, Is Hired to Lead San Francisco Museums

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Web Company Threatens to Force Christian Pro-Life Website Offline

LifeSite, a Christian pro-life news outlet, says its web-hosting company threatened to shut down their site Saturday.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2yJcWT9

'Outrageous and an Insult': NY Times Publishes Trump Assassination Story

The US Secret Service blasted The New York Times on Friday for publishing a fictional short story of President Trump being assassinated by a Russian agent with a pistol that belonged to one of his own agents in his security detail. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Q7tUBc

American Missionary Killed Amid Fighting in Cameroon

The director of a hospital in northwestern Cameroon says an American missionary from Indiana has died after being caught in the crossfire of bullets not intended for him. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2JpC2ui

'Like Priests Standing Outside the Gas Chambers at Auschwitz,' Religious Leaders Bless Abortion Clinic as 'Sacred Space'

Billed as an "interfaith gathering," the Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice dedicated a new abortion clinic in Cleveland, Ohio Monday by having a United Church of Christ minister on hand to bless "the sacred space of decision."  Another "blessing" will take place on Nov. 9 at another abortion facility in Columbus.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2CQH6Xn

Baptist Leader Dr. Russell Moore Says 'Halloween Was My Favorite Holiday': His Reasons May Surprise You

Christians have mixed feelings about Halloween, but one prominent evangelical pastor says, growing up, it was always his favorite holiday even though he knew he was supposed to prefer Christmas or Easter. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2zeM2St

Synagogue Massacre Aftermath: Media Blame Trump as Midterms Muddied by Hate Speech and Fake News

Politics surround President Trump's visit to Pittsburgh with critics suggesting his rhetoric helped to fuel the attack that killed eleven people in a synagogue. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2PwZnjh

The Demonic Origins of Halloween and How the Church Has Fought to Redeem It

Halloween is a pagan holiday with some very dark roots, and the modernized version of this celebration of evil is still a cause for concern by many Christians. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2yKayvn

Can we predict when and where a crime will take place?

Predictive policing using data analytics is gaining acceptance among police forces, but at what cost? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OVumGi via IFTTT

The boss who tried to kill his business

Peter Reinhardt was initially unimpressed with the idea behind customer data tech firm Segment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zbK0m7 via IFTTT

White woman fired after video of her harassing her black neighbor goes viral

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A white woman was fired from her North Carolina job after a video of her from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Svdi81

Doctor Notes ‘Irony’ Of Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooter Being Treated By Jewish Staffers

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The man who allegedly shot up a Pittsburgh synagogue Saturday and killed 11 from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Jslja0

The Ford Mustang's New RTR Appearance Package Lets You Pretend You're Vaughn Gittin, Jr.

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It's not quite as intense as the drifter's one-off cars, but it nearly looks the part. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2SuWiPf

Gab.com goes offline after Pittsburgh synagogue shooting

(This story corrects paragraph four to show non-profit group helps all refugees, not only Jewish refugees) By Trevor Hunnicutt and Paresh Dave (Reuters) - Gab.com, the website where the suspected Pittsburgh synagogue gunman posted anti-Semitic views, said on Sunday it was offline for a period of time after being asked by its domain provider to move to another registrar. The move comes after GoDaddy Inc asked Gab to change the domain, while PayPal Holdings Inc , Stripe Inc and Joynet Inc blocked the website. "We have informed Gab.com that they have 24 hours to move the domain to another registrar," a spokesman for GoDaddy said, adding the site violated its terms of service and hosted content that "promotes and encourages violence against people." The 46-year-old suspect Robert Bowers in the shooting incident has been charged with murdering 11 people on Saturday in the deadliest attack ever on the Jewish community in the United States. from Yahoo News - Latest New...

Suspicious Package Bound For CNN Intercepted In Atlanta, CNN Reports

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A suspicious package addressed to CNN was intercepted Monday morning at an from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2z8uRC6

Some good news: Doughnut the 28-pound cat has a new home

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Move over Bruno: Another thicc cat's found his happy home. The enormous 28-pound cat's name is Doughnut, and the internet fell in love with him on Friday when the Jacksonville Humane Society posted photos of him on Facebook.  OH LAWD HE COMIN! #chonk pic.twitter.com/ZeZc0iI9A3 — Jax Humane Society (@jaxhumane) October 26, 2018 According to the original post showing off all of Doughnut's curves, one requirement for his new home was "an owner who is willing to keep him on his strict diet." They acknowledged that while many of us might like a chunky cat, it's really not very healthy for Doughnut to be that overweight.  "His new family will need to work with a vet to get him to the right weight at the right pace," the post stressed. But all is well, according to a recent Facebook update sharing that Doughnut is now in a happy home with a new owner. The Jacksonville Humane Society Facebook page said that pictures of the cat in his new home will be posted ...

WikiLeaks' Assange says Ecuador seeking to end his asylum

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During the hearing, Assange said the new rules were a sign Ecuador was trying to push him out, and said Ecuadorean President Lenin Moreno had already decided to end his asylum but had not yet officially given the order. "If Mr. Assange wants to stay and he follows the rules ... he can stay at the embassy as long as he wants," said Attorney General Inigo Salvador, adding that Assange's stay had cost the country $6 million. Foreign Minister Jose Valencia declined to comment on Assange's assertion that Ecuador sought to hand him over to the United States. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Ps1G7e

Bolsonaro Gets Brazilian Oil Windfall With Output Poised to Soar

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After a decade of stagnant production, Brazil’s offshore mega-projects are about to deliver a double whammy with exports set to surge and Brent prices comfortably above $70 a barrel. This means more revenue for a country beset with fiscal deficits, and more activity in a key industry, said Decio Oddone, the head of Brazil’s National Petroleum Agency. The oil turnaround gives the government more than just cash -- it promises to revive the fortunes of Petrobras, the much-maligned state-controlled state oil company that’s a source of pride for many Brazilians but which has spent the past few years mired in scandal. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2JnvDzX

Synagogue-Shooting Suspect Held without Bond

The suspect in the Saturday massacre at a Pittsburgh synagogue that left eleven dead appeared in court Monday and is being held without bond by the U.S. Marshals Service. Robert Bowers, 46, appeared in federal court in Pittsburgh in a wheelchair and was mostly silent as the 29 charges against him — including eleven counts of obstruction of religious exercise ending in death and eleven counts of use of a firearm to murder — were read. Because he is unable to afford a private attorney, he will be represented by a public defender as the case proceeds. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2JnvP29

Lion Air passenger flight carrying 189 people crashes into sea in Indonesia

An Indonesian aircraft with 189 people on board crashed into the sea on Monday as it tried to circle back to the capital, Jakarta, from where it had taken off minutes earlier, and there were likely no survivors, officials said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2EY8ndo

Kentucky Dad Apologizes For Father-Son Nazi Halloween Costumes

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A Kentucky father who donned a Nazi uniform and dressed his son as Adolf from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2JlSGuL

National Park Service identifies two travel bloggers who fell from Taft Point in Yosemite

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"Is our life just worth one photo?" Two travel bloggers have been identified as a couple that died in a fall in Yosemite last month. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Q68R2a

Intel Withdraws Funding For White Supremacist GOP Congressman Steve King

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Technology corporation Intel has dropped its support for Rep. Steve King from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2SwhAwf

The Latest: Package found at Atlanta airport 'all clear'

ATLANTA (AP) — The Latest on a suspicious package being investigated at the Atlanta airport (all times local): from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Oe1ow0

Turkey demands truth over Khashoggi killing as Saudi prosecutor visits

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Khashoggi's death at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul nearly four weeks ago has escalated into a crisis for the world's top oil exporter, which initially denied any knowledge of or role in his death. Saudi public prosecutor Saud Al Mojeb arrived in Istanbul overnight, days after he contradicted weeks of Saudi statements by saying that Khashoggi's killing was premeditated. On Monday he met Istanbul's chief prosecutor. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Q2plrM

Pittsburgh mayor opposes Trump's call to arm synagogues

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Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto said the United States should look at limiting firearm access for violent people rather than arming synagogues, churches or mosques. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2DanWwv

Brazil Elects Far-Right Authoritarian Jair Bolsonaro As President

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The rise of right-wing movements and parties across the globe took a giant and from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Rl1eVO

Catholic church split over abuse scandal gravity

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Pope Francis has vowed to end clerical sexual abuse, but bishops from Asia and Africa have shown a mixed response to a scandal some have termed a "Western problem". As the talks began, Francis warned again that abuse and cover ups would not be tolerated. Eamon Martin, the President of the Irish Episcopal Conference, said some churches were "in denial" and had not given the anti-paedophilia campaign "its proper place". from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2ORYlPn

We Cannot Recycle And Beach Clean Our Way Out Of A Plastics Crisis

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Duchess of Sussex warns of Instagram-filtered life, saying it skews young people's 'sense of self worth'

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The Duchess of Sussex opened up about the pressures of social media during a conversation with mental health advocates in New Zealand. During a visit to a beachside cafe in Wellington, Meghan talked to people supporting others in the area of mental health about the impact that unrealistic images on the likes of Instagram and Twitter can have on youth. “Young people find it so difficult,” she said during a conversation with staff and volunteers from Live For Tomorrow, an online youth initiative focused on reaching millennials with messages of hope and positive change. “You see photos on social media and you don’t know whether she’s born with it or maybe it’s a filter.  Your judgement of your sense of self worth becomes really skewed when it’s all based on likes.” The Duke added: “Issues stemming from social media and gaming are a major problem for young people in the UK — and globally. "Fingers are often pointed at the parents but th...

Tesla Includes Model 3 Performance Upgrade as Standard on Top Version

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It's a $5000 gift from Elon Musk to buyers of the Dual Motor Performance Model 3. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2DbOX2Y

Cesar Sayoc in court: Pipe bomb suspect allegedly 'had list of people in hundreds' to send packages to as another intercepted in Atlanta

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Shackled and wearing a beige jumpsuit, the man accused of sending at least 14 pipe bombs to prominent Democrats and critics of the president has been formally charged with five federal crimes in a Miami courtroom. The first court appearance of Cesar Sayoc, 56, came just hours after a 15th suspicious package was intercepted in Atlanta on its way to the CNN headquarters - what may have been the last in a series the suspect was able to mail from a list of, reportedly, hundreds of potential targets. In response to that package, CNN president Jeff Zucker said all domestic mail had been screened at off-site locations since last week, when it received two other packages addressed to the network's contributors, and bomb squads were called in to the Atlanta post office where the package was detected. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2PYBcqW

British royals and 'little bump' visit New Zealand beach on final leg of Pacific tour

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The pair spent their second day in New Zealand on the northern tip of the nation's South Island, having taken a short helicopter flight from Wellington, the capital, where they arrived on Sunday following visits to Australia, Fiji and Tonga. Inside a marquee set up on the grass, Meghan smiled as elder Barney Thomas addressed the couple in the Te Reo Maori language, wishing them "kia kaha", or strength, for the baby she is expecting next year. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2yDqtf2

President Trump Versus Umbrellas

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The humble umbrella has a history of causing a lot of trouble for President Trump. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2P0yODN

8 days until the midterm elections: Where things stand

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Rep. Ted Budd, R-N.C., has one big advantage over his opponent, Democratic challenger Kathy Manning: The 13th District’s map was intentionally drawn to privilege Republicans. Budd defended gerrymandering, saying that unless the Supreme Court says otherwise, “it is constitutional to politically gerrymander.” Gerrymandering, which has helped Democrats in the past, is more likely to help Republicans this time because the GOP controlled the redistricting process in more states after the 2010 census. Two-term Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., is spending much of her reelection campaign’s final stretch stumping in and around heavily Republican Webster County, which President Trump won by nearly 80 percent of the vote two years ago. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2JoxPXU

The Latest: Feds seeking approval to pursue death penalty

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Latest on a deadly shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue (all times local): from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2SqkN0c

Francis Chan Speaks Out Against Church Culture Consumerism in New Documentary

Francis Chan has released a new documentary under his "Letters to the Church" series on YouTube. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Ju9aBr via IFTTT

Merkel Won't Seek a 5th Term as Chancellor as Germany Shifts to the Right

Angela Merkel set off Monday on what could be a three-year countdown to the end of her leadership of Germany, a stint that has made her the European Union's longest-serving leader and a key figure in facing the continent's many crises. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2OeD0dI via IFTTT

How Evangelical Christians Helped Elect Brazil's New President

Brazil has elected far-right Congressman Jair Bolsonaro has their new president and evangelical Christians played a major role in his victory. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2StEaoX via IFTTT

No Survivors from Lion Air Plane Crash with 189 Passengers

A search and rescue agency official says he's not expecting any survivors from the Lion Air plane that crashed into seas off Jakarta with 189 people aboard. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2CQx9sS via IFTTT

News Daily: 'Austerity ending' Budget under scrutiny and Briton bailed in UAE

Your morning briefing for 30 October 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ABxZZd via IFTTT

Carey Mulligan says film and TV sets are still 'limiting' for mums

Actress Carey Mulligan says she has "never, ever been on a set where they have childcare". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Qcb5Na via IFTTT

Halloween: How did we fall in love with pumpkins?

The idea of carving pumpkins comes from the United States - or does it? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OeJUQi via IFTTT

Meghan on tour: Tips for travelling when you're pregnant

Advice from two mums as the pregnant Duchess of Sussex completes her first overseas tour with the duke. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2yJeixb via IFTTT

Linda Liukas, Hello Ruby and the magic of coding

Linda Liukas wants to show children that writing code for computers can be magical. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2AzEjAd via IFTTT

Chocolate: Origins of delicacy pushed back in time

The delights of chocolate were first discovered in the Amazon rainforest about 5,000 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2qkKMJn via IFTTT

'Killing vegans' response from Waitrose magazine editor

Waitrose Food's editor doesn't mince his words in rejecting an idea aimed at vegan readers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OdTt1K via IFTTT

Why did the council 'house' me in a tent?

Theo had just turned 17 when he became homeless. He turned to the council for help - but was given only a one-man tent. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2AAGzY6 via IFTTT

Grenfell Tower: The fires that foretold the tragedy

The five fires over five decades that could have saved the lives of the residents of Grenfell Tower. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2F2XwyT via IFTTT

Stacey Abrams: The Deep South woman vying to make history

Georgia’s battle for the governor’s mansion reflects changing US demographics - and the women behind it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2yEAQ2i via IFTTT

'I never knew men could get breast cancer'

Moses Musonga, a 67-year-old Kenyan, got a shock when he was diagnosed with the disease. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2CMamP7 via IFTTT

As a Pittsburgh Jewish community reeled, its teenagers mobilised

Teenagers who live in the Pittsburgh community reeling from a synagogue attack reflect and demand change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q21bh7 via IFTTT

The mega-dam being crowdfunded by Pakistan's top judge

Pakistan is hoping to collect about $17bn to build the controversial Diamer Bhasha dam. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EOciJn via IFTTT

Can we predict when and where a crime will take place?

Predictive policing using data analytics is gaining acceptance among police forces, but at what cost? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OVumGi via IFTTT

Future Nominees Could Face Attacks Even More Withering than those Against Kavanaugh

After the bruising fight over Brett Kavanaugh, it's hard to imagine another Supreme Court confirmation battle, but one certainly will be coming. Court-watchers suggest President Trump could get a chance to nominate another justice, and others will follow.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Q82Kuh

JUST IN: Midterm Election Call to Prayer Set for Thursday, Ben Carson to Participate

The Brody File has learned that there will be a special Midterm Elections "Call to Prayer" this Thursday evening that will include Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson participating. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2yG3OyN

'Anti-Semitism...Damns the Soul': Christians Condemn Synagogue Massacre, US Anti-Semitism Spiking

The Anti-Defamation League says the attack is part of a rise in anti-Semitism across the nation, with the numbers jumping radically last year.    from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2CQMfP4

No Survivors from Lion Air Plane Crash with 189 Passengers

A search and rescue agency official says he's not expecting any survivors from the Lion Air plane that crashed into seas off Jakarta with 189 people aboard. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2CQx9sS

Lion Air crash: Sonar and drones used in Indonesian search

Lion Air flight JT 610, carrying 189 people, plunged into the Java Sea shortly after taking off. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Srtesd

Jair Bolsonaro seeks top judge to become Brazil justice minister

Brazil's right-wing president elect signals a government post for anti-corruption judge Sergio Moro. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EO3pQ0

US sending 5,200 troops to border with Mexico

President Trump has described the thousands of migrants headed for the US as an "invasion". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Sv8jEl

German ex-nurse Niels Hoegel on trial over 100 deaths

Niels Hoegel administered fatal doses of medication at two northern hospitals, prosecutors say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SvyoDA

Julian Assange: Ecuador court rejects lawsuit over embassy rules

The WikiLeaks co-founder had contested new rules imposed on him in the country's embassy in London. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AB0Ahc

Bulgaria 'smashes fake passport scam'

Officials allegedly sold thousands of people fraudulent documents - and the right to work in the EU. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yFN4Yd

Pittsburgh shooting: White House denies Trump rhetoric to blame

The press secretary's voice cracks with emotion as she says the president "adores" Jewish Americans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2COZe3V

US targets Chinese firm over national security fears

The US said trade with Chinese chipmaker Fujian Jinhua poses a risk to "national security interests". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OV8FGp

Canadian mother reunited with kidnapped son after 31 years

Jermaine Allan Mann was allegedly abducted by his father as a toddler and was found living in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jo4vAI

Mexico president-elect halts partly built airport

The partially-built new airport for Mexico City was fiercely opposed by Andres Manuel López Obrador. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q8NA85

Surgery students 'losing dexterity to stitch patients'

A surgery professor expresses fears over the consequences of a generation more adept at using screens. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zdgXi7

Young Greatness: US rapper shot dead in New Orleans at 34

The hip-hop artist, 34, was killed in his native New Orleans in the early hours of Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Oeg2Do

Who is George Soros?

The billionaire financier and philanthropist was targeted in a US mail-bombing campaign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OX37Ln

Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee on writer's death in Saudi consulate

Hatice Cengiz was set to marry the journalist before he was killed in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qhra9j

Japan’s Princess Ayako surrenders her royal title

Her marriage to a commoner means that she must give up her title, under Imperial House rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Db6LuN

A mother reacts to reuniting with her missing son

Lyneth Mann-Lewis was been reunited with her son, 31 years after he was abducted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RpOD3D

Cerebral palsy superhero creator: I decided representation matters

Farida Bedwei wanted a comic book character that represented people like her - so she created one. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ESr422

Linda Liukas, Hello Ruby and the magic of coding

Linda Liukas wants to show children that writing code for computers can be magical. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AzEjAd

Leicester City owner's family lay wreath at the King Power Stadium

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha's wife Aimon and their son Aiyawatt lay the wreath alongside thousands of bouquets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PvW0Jm

Soviet monument gets Bulgarian guard

Bulgarian police will protect a Soviet Army monument from graffiti artists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EYMACm

Uzbek deputy PM sacked in ditch row

Uzbek deputy PM sacked for making farmers stand in an irrigation ditch. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ER8Yxn

Brazil economy: Can Bolsonaro ride the 'Bullsonaro wave'?

Businesses and markets are embracing Jair Bolsonaro; but his policies are vague and untested. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SsbZ9U

Deep South woman vying to make history

Georgia’s battle for the governor’s mansion reflects changing US demographics - and the women behind it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yEAQ2i

'I never knew men could get breast cancer'

Moses Musonga, a 67-year-old Kenyan, got a shock when he was diagnosed with the disease. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CMamP7

As a Pittsburgh Jewish community reeled, its teenagers mobilised

Teenagers who live in the Pittsburgh community reeling from a synagogue attack reflect and demand change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q21bh7

Lion Air crash: Mourning siblings and mystery couple among victims

As we learn who was on board, many have focused on a poignant image in the debris of a couple on a bridge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q3WS58

Angela Merkel: A career in pictures

As the German chancellor announces she is stepping down, take a look back at the photos documenting her career. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CLgarY

Brazil swing to right brings hope and fear

Brazil's president-elect Jair Bolsonaro is likely to remain a divisive figure for what could be a messy time to come. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OdIKEs

Circling a Black Hole

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By DENNIS OVERBYE, JONATHAN CORUM and JASON DRAKEFORD from NYT Science https://ift.tt/2CRogj7

South Korea’s Top Court Rules Japanese Company Must Pay Wartime Compensation

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On Politics: Pittsburgh Massacre Happened Amid Rise in Anti-Semitism

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Your Kid’s Apps Are Crammed With Ads

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Julen Lopetegui Is Fired, and There’s Plenty of Blame to Share

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Trolling the Monster in the Heart of the Milky Way

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Corrections: October 30, 2018

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Champions

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By KATHERINE SCHULTEN from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2Suxmrh

Word + Quiz: abrogate

By THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2CNDJR8

Angela Merkel, Anti-Semitism, Russia: Your Tuesday Briefing

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