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Tuesday, April 30, 2019

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

President Trump says US immigration system needs 'Perry Mason involved' in Fox News interview

04/28/19 7:39 AM

Japanese Emperor Akihito begins historic abdication

 
Akihito, who says he is too old for the role, is the first Japanese emperor to stand down in 200 years.

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US deputy attorney general tells Trump he quits

 
Rod Rosenstein, who was once accused of treason by the president, exits after a turbulent two years.

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'Yeti footprints': Indian army mocked over claim

 
Its claim to have discovered footprints of the 'mythical beast' prompts derision on social media.

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IS leader al-Baghdadi appears in first video in five years

 
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who has not been seen on camera since 2014, vows revenge for his militants.

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Guantanamo Bay commander fired over 'loss of confidence'

 
Navy Rear Admiral John Ring was fired as Guantanamo Bay prison commander after a month-long inquiry.

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'Completely avoidable' measles outbreak hits 25-year high in US

 
Officials say more than 700 Americans have been infected, calling the outbreak "completely avoidable".

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Mozambique cyclone: Death toll rises as storm blocks aid

 
Torrential rain and strong winds make getting aid into the cyclone-affected area almost impossible.

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Trade war: What you need to know about US-China talks

 
Talks appear to be reaching the final stretch though both sides remain divided on several key issues.

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Australian Senate candidate Steve Dickson quits over strip club videos

 
Footage showed aspiring Australian senator Steve Dickson groping women and making derogatory remarks.

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San Diego synagogue attack suspect 'evil', says his family

 
Lori Kaye was killed after shielding her rabbi from a gunman who opened fire at a Passover service.

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US Army veteran 'planned to bomb Nazi rally'

 
The 26-year-old Muslim convert also allegedly plotted terror attacks on Jews and churches.

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Boeing safety system not at fault, says chief executive

 
Dennis Muilenburg says a safety mechanism was only one factor in two fatal Boeing plane crashes.

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'Our water pollution is a cancer'

 
"Waterkeeper" Nabil Musa fights Iraq's water crisis, which he calls the country's gravest threat yet.

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Rabbi describes seeing synagogue attacker

 
A rabbi who was injured in the deadly shooting at a synagogue near San Diego on Saturday has described the moment he faced the gunman.

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'Russian spy whale'

 
A beluga whale was found with suspicious equipment off Norway's coast

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Heavy flooding hits eastern Canada

 
Thousands of people were told to evacuate after rising floodwaters breached a dyke following heavy rain.

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How one woman beat mining giants and saved rare snow leopards

 
A woman from Mongolia has won the Goldman Environmental Prize after a campaign to stop mining firms destroying a critical habitat for snow leopards.

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Indonesia floods: Dozens killed in floods

 
Flooding caused by torrential rains has killed nearly 40 people and left thousands homeless in Sumatra.

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UK university puts stress-busting dogs on staff

 
A university has taken on five "canine teaching assistants" to tackle student anxiety.

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Norway finds 'Russian spy whale' off Arctic coast

 
A tame beluga wearing a Russian harness is thought to have come from a Russian navy facility.

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North Korea TV revamps weather report

 
North Korean state TV introduces a more casual, modern-looking weather broadcast.

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Korean elderly back road safety seats

 
A city in South Korea has put out special seating for older people at road crossings.

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Japanese Emperor Akihito's human touch

 
Emperor Akihito will be remembered as the man who began the modernisation of Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne.

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Jeopardy: How a pro gambler 'cracked' US game show

 
Sports bettor James Holzhauer's unusual strategy is paying off as he crushes Jeopardy records.

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'We are students thanks to South Africa's #FeesMustFall protests'

 
What has changed since mass protests led South Africa to announce free education for poor university students?

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How tech is bringing Israelis and Palestinians together

 
Young people on either side of a decades-old conflict seldom meet, but tech is building bridges.

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Sri Lanka attacks: Where else in the world have face coverings been banned?

 
Following the Sri Lankan ban, BBC Reality Check looks at other countries that have imposed either a partial or complete ban on face coverings

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India student leader 'a symbol of protest' against PM Modi

 
Kanhaiya Kumar has emerged as an outlier in an election being seen as a battle for India's identity.

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John Singleton, 'Boyz n the Hood' Director, Dead at 51

 
The 51-year-old filmmaker had suffered a stroke earlier in April.

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Chase Elliott's talent catching up to his fame

 

Talladega win boosts Elliott, Chevy

 

NASCAR America: Turning Point in Chase Elliott's Talladega win

 

NASCAR America at 5 p.m. ET: Talladega recap

 

Column: Larson rolled but Talladega delivered for NASCAR

 

Preece and Hemric score first career top-fives at Talladega

 

NASCAR XFINITY Laps Led Leaders

 

NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Laps Led Leaders

 

NASCAR XFINITY Schedule

 

Kyle Benjamin to compete for Niece Motorsports in seven Truck Series races

 

NASCAR Isn't Swerving Away From Trump

 

New '2' view: Alternate angle of Brad Keselowski's impressive backward pit stop

 

Dale Earnhardt Jr. reveals father-inspired paint scheme for Darlington

 

Wrap-up: Talladega Superspeedway

 

Long: Chevrolet victory went just as planned at Talladega

 

NASCAR notebook: Chevrolets gang up to foil Logano’s chances

 

Takeaways from Talladega: Wallace's crash a blow for an underfunded Richard Petty Motorsports

 

Chase Elliott's talent is catching up to his fame

 

What Drivers Said after the GEICO 500 at Talladega

 

Buescher, DiBenedetto collide late in GEICO 500 at Talladega

 

NASCAR TV schedule: April 29-May 5, 2019

 

Chase Elliott wins at Talladega

 

Top teams penalized by NASCAR shortly before Talladega race

 

NASCAR notebook: Kyle Busch in tough position to extend top-10 streak

 

KPMG fined £6m over ‘improper’ audit

 
The accountancy giant has been "severely reprimanded" for the way it audited an insurance company.

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Debenhams closures: Four ways to use the empty stores

 
Across the UK, empty department stores are being turned into everything from housing to arts spaces.

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Operators say government should lose oversight of rail

 
Long-distance routes should also be serviced by more than one company to spark competition, they said.

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Trade war: What you need to know about US-China talks

 
Talks appear to be reaching the final stretch though both sides remain divided on several key issues.

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Google owner Alphabet misses sales forecasts

 
Shares in the internet giant tumble nearly 7% after its sales growth falls short of forecasts.

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WeWork office giant plans US share listing

 
The US firm which offers shared office space around the world is yet to make a profit.

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Woodstock 50 anniversary festival cancelled, investor says

 
Rapper Jay-Z, singer Miley Cyrus and the Killers band were booked to play at Woodstock 50 in New York.

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Boeing safety system not at fault, says chief executive

 
Dennis Muilenburg says a safety mechanism was only one factor in two fatal Boeing plane crashes.

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Mastercard and Visa agree to cut overseas card fees

 
The European Commission says the deal will lead to "lower prices for European retailers to do business".

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Labour's John McDonnell says UK economy requires 'revolution'

 
Shadow chancellor says people want change in a Newsnight series marking Mrs Thatcher's election.

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Quietly-spoken investor seeks change at Barclays

 
British-born but US-based investor Edward Bramson is seeking election to the bank's board on Thursday.

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Huawei: US official warns 'no safe level' of involvement with tech giant

 
Intelligence sharing will be at risk if countries use the firm to build 5G networks, official says.

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Almost a third of graduates 'overeducated' for their job

 
The Office for National Statistics says 31% of graduates are overeducated for their job.

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US firm apologises for seeking 'preferably Caucasian' candidate

 
A US firm has apologised for a job ad that stated it would prefer white candidates.

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A supermarket is being piloted which has no tills, forcing customers to pay by app.

 
A supermarket is being piloted in London which has no tills, forcing customers to pay by app. Emma Simpson reports.

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How tech is bringing Israelis and Palestinians together

 
Young people on either side of a decades-old conflict seldom meet, but tech is building bridges.

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Why the bicycle's future looks bright

 
The bicycle ushered in a manufacturing revolution as well as a social one, and is doing so again.

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Is the UK economy at a new moment of sea-change?

 
Forty years ago Mrs Thatcher came to power, is the UK economy at another historic moment of change?

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Instead of waiting for the real Chris Sale, maybe we should redefine what that means

 

MLB Power Rankings: The Yankees have, somehow, crept back into the Top 5

 

Red Sox lineup: Martinez out again, Sale gets the start vs. Rays

 

Highlights from the Red Sox' 5-2 loss to the Rays

 

Sale drops to 0-5 as Rays beat Red Sox 5-2

 

Red Sox hope to regroup against Athletics

 

Brock Holt scratched from rehab start with shoulder soreness, is day-to-day

 

Red Sox manager Alex Cora still isn't saying if he's going to the White House

 

A's vs. Red Sox lineups: Robbie Grossman sits against southpaw

 

Orioles turn to rookie P Means against White Sox

 

Highlights from the Red Sox 9-4 win over the Athletics

 

Six-run inning pushes Red Sox past A's

 

Red Sox Assistant Hitting Coach Andy Barkett preaches patience after Red Sox win

 

Postponement lets Tigers, White Sox mull wild opener

 

Cardinals use six-run inning to push past Nationals

 

MLB roundup: Twins' Odorizzi outduels Astros' Verlander

 

Monday's Sports in Brief

 

A's second baseman Jurickson Profar battling nasty case of the yips

 

The Rush: Boston won't rest until it owns all the championships

 

Apple defends removing parental control apps

 
Apple says some parental control apps were removed from the App Store because of security concerns.

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Minecraft player loses five-year-long game

 
Phil Watson is "killed" by a zombie baby and a spider.

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Google owner Alphabet misses sales forecasts

 
Shares in the internet giant tumble nearly 7% after its sales growth falls short of forecasts.

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Rape victims among those to be asked to hand phones to police

 
Cases may not go ahead if police in England and Wales do not get access to messages and photographs.

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Fraudster poses as actor online to dupe woman

 
Police warn online fraud is an "epidemic" after a woman is scammed by a man posing as Jason Statham.

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Beijing defends Huawei amid row over role in UK's 5G network

 
The UK should make "independent" decisions about whether to work with the tech firm, China's ambassador says.

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How tech is bringing Israelis and Palestinians together

 
Young people on either side of a decades-old conflict seldom meet, but tech is building bridges.

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Monday, April 29, 2019

Boeing waited until after Lion Air crash to tell Southwest safety alert was turned off on 737 Max - CNBC

 

A gunman opened fire in the middle of a cookout, killing one person and injuring others, police say - CNN

 
A gunman opened fire in the middle of a cookout, killing one person and injuring others, police say  CNN

(CNN) Gunfire shattered a neighborhood cookout in West Baltimore early Sunday night, leaving at least one person dead and seven injured, police said.

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Guantanamo Bay prison commander fired - Washington Examiner

 

Andrew Yoder one of the ironworker's killed in Seattle crane crash - KOMO News

 

Spain's Socialist party hails victory after historic gains by the far-right - Guardian News

 

Taiwan reports voyage of 2 US warships through Taiwan Strait - Fox News

 

More than 270 workers dead after Indonesian election - CNN

 

Model Tales Soares who died on Sao Paulo catwalk may have suffered from undiagnosed birth defect, doctors say - The Sun

 
Model Tales Soares who died on Sao Paulo catwalk may have suffered from undiagnosed birth defect, doctors say  The Sun

A MALE model who died after collapsing on the catwalk during Sao Paulo's Fashion Week may have had an undiagnosed congenital illness, doctors said.

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Manufacturing, agriculture firms among those hardest hit by tariffs: survey | TheHill - The Hill

 
Manufacturing, agriculture firms among those hardest hit by tariffs: survey | TheHill  The Hill

Agricultural and manufacturing firms have been among those hardest hit by tariffs stemming from a year-long trade war, according to a new survey of business ...



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Goldilocks Economy Sends Dow Soaring in 2019, but Can the Party Last? - CCN

 
Goldilocks Economy Sends Dow Soaring in 2019, but Can the Party Last?  CCN

We've gone from a doom-and-gloom recessionary outlook to one that's sunny skies ahead. The Dow and S&P 500 are already up by double-digit percentages.



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This Elon Musk Comment Should Terrify Tesla Investors - Motley Fool

 
This Elon Musk Comment Should Terrify Tesla Investors  Motley Fool

Despite reporting a huge loss for Q1, Tesla expects to return to profitability in the second half of 2019. However, Elon Musk and his team appear to be counting ...

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Leaked Motorola Razr Images Show Revolutionary Foldable Smartphone - Maxim

 

Apple Insider Leaks Exciting New iPhone XR2 Design - Forbes

 

Developer uncovers phishing method in Chrome for mobile dubbed the 'inception bar' - Neowin

 

Game of Thrones S8 Ep 3 - "The Long Night" Review - IGN

 

Will Avengers: Endgame Dethrone Avatar As The Highest-Grossing Movie Of All Time? - Cinema Blend

 

Chicago Prosecutor Kim Foxx Subpoenaed In Jussie Smollett Case - Deadline

 
Chicago Prosecutor Kim Foxx Subpoenaed In Jussie Smollett Case  Deadline

Chicago's top prosecutor Kim Foxx has been subpoenaed in the Jussie Smollett case.

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Celtics open Bucks series with shocking statement - New York Post

 
Celtics open Bucks series with shocking statement  New York Post

MILWAUKEE — Kyrie Irving had 26 points and 11 assists, Al Horford added 20 points and 11 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics cruised past the Milwaukee ...

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Hub Arkush's 2019 NFL Draft Grades - Pro Football Weekly

 

Taking a closer look at each of the Arizona Cardinals' 11 picks from the 2019 NFL draft - AZCentral

 

Warriors vs. Rockets, Game 1: Draymond Green responds to James Harden about refs - Golden State of Mind

 

Sri Lanka attacks: Face coverings banned after Easter bloodshed

 
President Sirisena says the emergency measure is to ensure people can be easily identified.

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San Diego synagogue shooting: Rabbi describes seeing attacker

 
Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein lost his right index finger in the attack at a synagogue that left one dead.

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Richard Lugar: Former US Republican senator dies at 87

 
The six-term Indiana senator briefly ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 1996.

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Mozambique situation 'worse than thought': UN agency

 
Pemba in north Mozambique has had more than two metres of rain and flooding since Cyclone Kenneth.

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Tales Soares: Male model dies at São Paulo Fashion Week

 
Tales Soares, 26, dies after collapsing on the catwalk at São Paulo Fashion Week, organisers say.

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Suicide stories: Are Kenya's men in crisis?

 
Why so many men in one Kenyan community are killing themselves.

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Hong Kong: Thousands protest against China extradition law

 
Under a proposed new law, suspects could be sent to mainland China for trial.

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In pictures: Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter

 
Orthodox Christians are celebrating Easter around the world, the week after fellow Christians.

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Cyprus serial killer: Police find another suspected victim

 
A Greek-Cypriot army officer has confessed to killing seven women and girls, all of foreign descent.

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Avengers: Endgame beats box office records with $1.2bn debut

 
Avengers: Endgame is the fastest film ever to break the $1bn barrier, doing so in just five days.

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NFL pick hurt as friend shot dead

 
The New York Giants' sixth-round pick Corey Ballentine is injured in a shooting in which his university team-mate Dwane Simmons is killed.

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The Libyan National Army has launched air strikes on Tripoli

 
Militia groups unite to defend the Libyan capital from an offensive by eastern leader General Khalifa Haftar.

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Rapping for change in South Africa

 
Rappers discuss reasons for voter apathy as South Africa goes to the polls in national election next month.

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Sri Lanka bombings: Faithful meet outside church

 
One week after a string of deadly bombings, people gathered to worship outside of one of the buildings attacked on Easter Sunday.

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Cyclone Kenneth: Destroyed roads left looking like waterfalls

 
Parts of Mozambique have been cut off barely a month after deadly Cyclone Idai hit the region.

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US synagogue shooting: One dead, three wounded

 
A gunman has opened fire in Poway, north of San Diego, leaving one dead and three more injured.

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The Wandering Earth and China's sci-fi heritage

 
As the blockbuster heads to Netflix, here are five classic films from China's rich sci-fi film history.

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EU elections: What the European Parliament has been up to

 
Cutting phone bills abroad and tightening internet copyright – MEPs have been busy since 2014.

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Hanoi: A city of motorbikes and mopeds

 
Photographer Jon Enoch captures what could be the beginning of the end of moped culture in Hanoi.

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Should these school clubs be kept from parents?

 
Whether a parent can be notified if their child is in a gay-straight alliance is hotly debated in Canada.

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'I used to sell my packed lunch to schoolmates'

 
How Sharan Pasricha used his entrepreneurialism to build a boutique hotel chain.

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Is this the face of a man held captive since the age of six?

 
The second most important figure in Tibetan Buddhism was seized by China in 1995 and hasn't been seen since. Why does it matter?

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Arnold Schwarzenegger Proudly Celebrates Son Joseph Baena's College Graduation

 
Take a look at the Hollywood legend's touching post to his son.

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Khloe Kardashian Cheers on Daughter True as She Takes Her First Steps

 
The proud mom couldn't have been more excited for her little girl!

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Miranda Lambert Is Glowing With Husband Brendon McLoughlin in NYC

 
This couple's honeymoon phase is going strong!

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Plan to Visit Africa in the Fall After the Birth of Their Baby

 
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle already have big plans for after the birth of their first child.

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Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez Visit Chip and Joanna Gaines in Texas -- Pics!

 
Check out photos from the couple's visit!

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Kim Kardashian Celebrates Baby Shower with Chrissy Teigen, Paris Hilton and More for Baby No. 4

 
Take a peek at videos and photos from the low-key party!

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Prince Harry Attends the London Marathon Amid Meghan Markle Pregnancy Watch

 
The royal redhead was on hand to help honor the competitors!

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Fewer Britons choosing EU countries for holidays, travel firm says

 
Many people have "pressed pause" on their summer plans over Brexit uncertainty, Thomas Cook says.

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Philip Hammond to decide on future of 1p and 2p coins

 
The results of a consultation into the mix of coins in circulation will be revealed this week.

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'Bullying gets you nowhere, it closes people off'

 
Jenny Sealey MBE, CEO of Graeae Theatre Company, says too much bullying exists in business.

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'I used to sell my packed lunch to my schoolmates'

 
How Sharan Pasricha used his entrepreneurialism to build a boutique hotel chain.

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Ty Dillon wins 1st stage of Talladega race

 

Dale Earnhardt Jr. to drive father’s first Cup scheme in Darlington Xfinity race

 

Chase Elliott wins Cup race at Talladega, 1st win for Chevy

 

What channel is NASCAR on today? Time, TV schedule for Talladega race

 

Pete Pistone's Talladega Rear-View Mirror

 

Erik Jones: New contract with JGR not on 'forefront of my plate'

 

Truex looking to follow first short-track win with first at a superspeedway

 

Children killed during Sri Lanka gunbattle between troops and Islamist militants

 
As darkness fell in Sainthamaruthu village on Sri Lanka's east coast on Friday, troops and police prepared to storm a concrete shack that local residents had told them was a safe house for a band of Islamist militants.


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Alvarado works out of jam as Rays edge Red Sox

 

Dustin Pedroia could start rehab assignment Thursday

 

Sri Lanka bans groups suspected to be behind attacks; ringleader's relatives wounded

 
Sri Lanka's president on Saturday outlawed two Islamist groups suspected to be behind the suicide bombings on churches and hotels while the wife and child of the suspected ringleader were wounded during a military raid in safe house, his family and police said.


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Sri Lanka revises death toll from attacks down by 100

 
Sri Lankan officials revised the death toll from Easter Sunday bombings down by about 100 on Thursday, blaming the difficulty in identifying body parts at bomb scenes for the earlier inaccurate number.


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Sri Lankan police arrest three, seize grenades in Colombo raid

 
Sri Lankan police arrested three people, and seized 21 locally made grenades and six swords, during a raid in Colombo, a police spokesman said on Thursday.


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Thousands take to Hong Kong streets to protest new extradition laws

 
Tens of thousands of people marched on Hong Kong's parliament on Sunday to demand the scrapping of proposed extradition rules that would allow people to be sent to mainland China for trial - a move which some fear puts the city's core freedoms at risk.


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Fitness trackers 'add miles to your marathon'

 
Tests by a consumer watchdog found that several brands were inaccurate in calculating running distance.

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'Extremist' Google algorithms concern ex-police chief

 
Google insists that its search software is not used to promote contentious online material.

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Apple recalls plugs in UK, Hong Kong and Singapore

 
Risk of electric shock from broken plugs forced recall from Apple.

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Scooters hacked to play rude messages to riders

 
Audio files on some scooters have been swapped so riders are sworn at and propositioned by the vehicle.

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Tracking the toxic air that's killing millions

 
Artificial intelligence is giving us more accurate air pollution forecasts, potentially saving lives.

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Protests over plan to change domain pricing

 
Costs to rent or renew some web domains could go up as net overseer proposes changes to pricing rules.

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Microsoft hits $1 trillion market valuation

 
It is one of only three public companies to have achieved the milestone, along with Apple and Amazon.

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Zozo quits Europe after Zozosuit flop

 
A failed experiment with a body-measuring suit has eaten away at fashion retailer Zozo's profits.

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US Uber drivers plan 12-hour shutdown over pay and conditions

 
The drivers' protest coincides with the ride-hailing firm's debut on the stock market.

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Huawei row: Inquiry to be held into National Security Council leak

 
Several ministers deny being involved in leaking information from a National Security Council meeting.

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Russia's Facebook is now balanced, as all things should be

 
Social media website VKontakte temporarily removes 400,000 users by mimicking Avengers: Infinity War.

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Huawei: Why UK is at odds with its cyber-allies

 
The US has been pressing other nations to ban use of the Chinese firm's 5G kit on security grounds.

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Neo-Nazi's Facebook account left active

 
The social network says it is investigating why the profile was not removed - as it had promised.

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Microsoft Paint: Fans rejoice as art app saved 'for now'

 
After suggestions Paint could be removed from Windows, Microsoft says it's staying - "for now".

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Dick Barnes, pioneer behind oldest working computer, dies

 
Dick Barnes co-designed the machine used by engineers who built the world's first commercial nuclear reactor.

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Hate speech: Facebook, Twitter and YouTube told off by MPs

 
Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are accused of not doing their jobs as they face questions from MPs.

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Netherlands 'hosts most child sex abuse images'

 
About half of such images reported to the Internet Watch Foundation in 2018 were hosted in the Netherlands.

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Huawei row: UK to let Chinese firm help build 5G network

 
The US wants its intelligence allies, including the UK, to exclude the Chinese telecoms giant.

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Huawei 5G row: Ministers demand leak inquiry

 
One senior minister said leaking from the security council - the "holy of holies" - was extraordinary.

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Donald Trump meets Twitter's Jack Dorsey at White House

 
Twitter says CEO Jack Dorsey spoke with the president about "the health of public conversation".

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Jacinda Ardern leads effort to curb online extremism

 
New Zealand and France will host a summit aimed at curbing the use of social media to promote terrorism.

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Election interference is 'online harm', MPs hear

 
The UK's information commissioner has strong words on the need for reform of political ads online.

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Sri Lanka attacks: The ban on social media

 
Is the ban a sign of things to come for social media firms unable to halt the spread of misinformation?

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Google 'retaliating against harassment protest organisers'

 
Organisers of walkouts in protest at Google's treatment of women say they are facing backlash at work.

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Google Wing drones approved for US home deliveries

 
Drone home delivery company Wing will start deliveries in rural Virginia "within months".

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Apple AI accused of leading to man's wrongful arrest

 
A man is suing Apple after claiming its in-store AI led to his arrest.

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Tesla's Elon Musk expects 'robotaxis' to start in US next year

 
The electric carmaker entrepreneur makes a new promise on driverless vehicles.

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Sunday, April 28, 2019

Red Sox lineup: RHP Josh Smith makes team debut as Friday-night starter

 

Friday's Red Sox vs. Rays game postponed, rescheduled to June

 

Red Sox reveal fun, 'Office'-related fact about Michael Chavis on Twitter

 

Diaz homers, Morton goes 6 scoreless as Rays top Red Sox 2-1

 

Alvarado works out of jam as Rays edge Red Sox

 

Yahoo DFS Baseball: Friday Picks

 

Highlights from the Red Sox 2-1 loss to the Rays

 

Tigers place Jordan Zimmerman on 10-day injured list with UCL sprain

 

Fracking commissioner resigns after six months

 
Natascha Engel says the government's approach to fracking has created a de facto ban on it.

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Beijing defends Huawei amid row over role in UK's 5G network

 
The UK should make "independent" decisions about whether to work with the tech firm, China's ambassador says.

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The plane-maker taking on Boeing and Airbus

 
Chinese-made planes have attracted criticism, but the crisis facing Boeing could spur interest.

from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IKWSHg

Jane Manchun Wong: The woman scooping Silicon Valley

 
Jane Wong is a technology blogger and app researcher who unlocks new features before they launch.

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Does the Bank of England have a woman problem?

 
Why has the UK's central bank never had a female governor and could this be about to change?

from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IMrhok

Failed airline FlyBMI 'owed £37m' when it collapsed, say administrators

 
The airline collapsed in February, owing millions to suppliers and passengers.

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Uber aims for $90bn stock market debut

 
The taxi-app giant gives details of plans to join the stock market with shares estimated at $44-$50 each.

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Cardiff Airport: Call to make jobs and freight main aims

 
With Flybe closing its base, Cardiff Airport bosses are urged to build up its business zone.

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Debenhams names 22 stores to close

 
The struggling department store chain plans to close the shops next year, affecting 1,200 staff.

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737-Max hits American Airlines forecast

 
The US airline cut its profit forecast by $350m following 737-Max jet groundings.

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US economy grows faster than expected

 
The world's largest economy grew at an annual pace of 3.2% in the first three months of the year.

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Ford in criminal probe over emissions

 
US authorities open a criminal investigation after Ford flagged up issues with its emission testing.

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P&O sues UK government over no-deal Brexit ferry case

 
The ferry firm is claiming a rival was unlawfully handed £33m of taxpayers' money.

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Lloyds' blunder leads to customer payments

 
Nearly 200,000 current and former customers are receiving a share of repayments, thought to total about £6m.

from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2L5wHwV

Kristen Stewart Talks Gender Stereotypes and the Process of Learning Who You Are (Exclusive)

 
ET spoke with the actress ahead of the release of her new film, 'J.T. LeRoy.'

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Megan Fox Files to Dismiss Divorce From Brian Austin Green Almost 3 Years After Reconciling

 
The pair share three children.

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'Bachelor in Paradise' Couple 'Grocery Store' Joe Amabile and Kendall Long Move In Together

 
The pair is taking the next step in their relationship -- and are on the hunt for furniture.

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Jessie J Celebrates Boyfriend Channing Tatum's Birthday With a Cheeky Message: 'I Want You'

 
The 'Domino' singer couldn't let Tatum's birthday pass by without a sweet serenade.

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Jenni 'JWoww' Farley Goes Instagram Official With 24-Year-Old Boyfriend Zack Clayton Carpinello

 
The 'Jersey Shore' star revealed she was dating someone new earlier this week.

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Huda Kattan Gets Real About Self Love While Going Makeup-Free (Exclusive)

 
The beauty mogul opens up about growing up in the south, building her brand and dealing with self confidence.

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Khloe Kardashian's Daughter True Gets Ready for Summer With North West and Penelope Disick

 
The next generation of Kardashians is getting in some quality time together by the pool.

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Political Thriller 'Deep State' Premieres Season 2 -- Here's Why You Should Watch

 
If you like Joe Dempsie in 'Game of Thrones,' check him out in this espionage thriller series.

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KJ Apa Somberly Discusses His 'Close Relationship' With TV Dad Luke Perry

 
Perry died in March after suffering a stroke.

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Jessica Simpson Posts Precious New Pic of Daughter Birdie

 
Birdie Mae Johnson was born on March 19.

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Idris Elba Marries Sabrina Dhowre in Stunning Morocco Wedding

 
The pair got engaged in February 2018.

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San Diego synagogue shooting: One person dead in Poway, California

 
One person is dead and a man is arrested after the attack at a synagogue near San Diego, California.

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Cyclone Kenneth: Entire villages wiped out, says UN

 
A UN official says it looks from the air like parts of Mozambique were "run over by a bulldozer".

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Four die as crane collapses across Seattle street

 
Cars were crushed when part of the crane plummeted into a city centre street, officials said.

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Pope donates $500,000 for migrants stranded in Mexico

 
The money will help provide housing, food and basic needs for thousands trying to reach the US.

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Putin mulls easing Russian passport rules for whole Ukraine

 
President Putin says he is considering extending a scheme announced this week in rebel-held areas.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GNq7H1

Spain election: Polls due to open for closely-fought contest

 
The performance of a new far-right party will be closely watched in Spain's third election in four years.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GEMBsu

'Fake Lego gang' dismantled in $30m Chinese raid

 
Police discover some 630,000 alleged counterfeit items - including an apparent Star Wars knock-off.

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Maria Butina: Putin 'outraged' at sentencing of Russian spy

 
The Russian president describes Maria Butina's 18-month prison sentence as a "travesty of justice".

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Knives found at Japan prince's desk days before abdication

 
Police launch an investigation after blades are discovered at the 12-year-old's school classroom.

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'Creativity peaks in your 20s and 50s'

 
A new study finds that there are two creative peaks in our lifetime.

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Barcelona Open: Rafael Nadal denied ATP record by Dominic Thiem

 
Rafael Nadal's hopes of extending his own record for most tournament wins at a single event are ended as he loses in the Barcelona Open semi-finals.

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US police seek return of $30,000 dropped on road

 
A box carrying tens of thousands of dollars falls off the back of a truck in Grand Haven, Michigan.

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Can football with special rules help reduce violence in Colombia?

 
In Colombia, the 'Tiempo de Juego' charity is using the sport to try to reduce crime in violent neighbourhoods.

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Finland's new generation of climate heroes

 
Schoolchildren lead the way in the fight against climate change

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Sri Lanka bombings: 'I invited the bomber into the church'

 
Brother Stanley was the pastor in charge of the Zion church in Sri Lanka when the bombing happened.

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Spanish Socialists battle right-wing surge

 
Spain's left hopes to forge a coalition after 28 April polls - to fend off the far-right Vox.

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Brazil's indigenous tribes protest Bolsonaro assimilation plan

 
Thousands of people representing the more than 300 tribes native to Brazil marched to government offices in Brasilia on Friday to protest the policies of right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro that threaten their reservation lands.


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Putin calls U.S. treatment of admitted agent Butina an outrage

 
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday made his first comments on a U.S. court sentencing admitted Russian foreign agent Maria Butina to 18 months in prison, calling her treatment a travesty of justice.


from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2PGn3zz

Islamic State claims attack on east coast city of Sri Lanka

 
Islamic State claimed on Saturday that three of its members clashed with Sri Lankan police for several hours before detonating their explosive vests on them in the east coast city of Kalmunai late on Friday, the militant group's news agency Amaq said.


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