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House GOP leaders abruptly postpone highstakes vote on immigration bill
Washington Post, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:33:45 GMT House Republican leaders abruptly postponed a high-stakes vote Thursday on GOP immigration legislation that appeared headed to defeat, despite President Trump's last-minute lobbying. Instead, Republicans planned to vote Friday in hopes that they could ... read more
Supreme Court rules states can force online retailers to collect sales tax
CNNMoney, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:44:11 GMT The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that states can compel retailers to collect sales taxes even if they don't have a physical presence in the state. The 5-4 decision overturns a 1992 Supreme Court precedent that effectively barred states from collecting ... read more
Beijing has tactics besides just tariffs to hurt the US in a trade war
NBCNews.com, Tue, 19 Jun 2018 19:33:09 GMT As President Donald Trump ratchets up trade war rhetoric against China this week, trade experts worried that China, which has the world's second-largest economy, will unleash a Pandora's Box of punitive tactics against American companies. After Trump ... read more
XXXTentacion shooting: Suspect held without bond on firstdegree murder charge
USA TODAY, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:39:20 GMT A Florida magistrate judge has ordered Dedrick Williams, the man suspected of killing rapper XXXTentacion, to be held without bond on a first-degree murder charge, the Broward County prosecutor's office confirmed to USA TODAY. Loading… Post to ... read more
Koko the Gorilla, Known for Using Sign Language, Dies at 46
New York Times, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 17:06:20 GMT Koko the gorilla with Penny Patterson, her longtime caretaker and trainer. She became an instant celebrity in her youth because of her skill at American Sign Language.CreditBettmann, via Getty Images. By Niraj Chokshi. June 21, 2018. Koko, the gorilla ... read more
[Read the Trump lawyers' confidential memo to Mr. Mueller here
New York Times, Sat, 02 Jun 2018 18:31:47 GMT Mr. Trump's lawyers fear that if he answers questions, either voluntarily or in front of a grand jury, he risks exposing himself to accusations of lying to investigators, a potential crime or impeachable offense. Mr. Trump's broad interpretation of ... read more
Democrats enraged after touring Texas immigration detention facility
Chicago Tribune, Mon, 18 Jun 2018 00:27:25 GMT They divided the young children who had been separated from their parents, placing 20 or more in a concrete-floor cage and providing foil blankets, thin mattress pads, bottled water and food. The migrant children, some confused or expressionless ... read more
Police kill an unarmed teen running from a car that was linked to an earlier shooting
CNN, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 15:31:50 GMT (CNN) Hours after being sworn in on the local force, a suburban Pittsburgh officer fatally shot an unarmed 17-year-old who ran when police stopped a vehicle that was suspected to be involved in an earlier shooting, authorities said. The Allegheny ... read more
House Republicans threaten DOJ, FBI officials with contempt in documents fight
ABC News, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 14:45:00 GMT A long-running battle has now escalated to the point where House Republicans are threatening top federal law enforcement officials with contempt of Congress if the Justice Department and FBI do not comply by the end of the week with document requests ... read more
White House announces proposed revamp of federal government, including a consolidation of social safety net programs
Washington Post, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 16:43:54 GMT The White House on Thursday announced a proposed overhaul of the federal government that would merge the Labor and Education departments, consolidate a slew of social safety net programs under a renamed health agency and reorganize federal food ... read more
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College big men struggle to adapt to the demands of evolving NBA
ESPN, Wed, 20 Jun 2018 13:44:18 GMT Deandre Ayton, the projected No. 1 pick in Thursday's NBA draft, represents a fleet of big men expected to be taken in the lottery who do not resemble their predecessors from a decade ago. The 2008 NBA draft was marked by Roy Hibbert and other plodding ... read more
Howard, Nets to work on buyout of contract
ESPN, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:15:12 GMT Stephen A. Smith explains why Dwight Howard keeps getting shipped from team to team, with his latest destination being the Nets. (1:38). Facebook · Twitter · Facebook Messenger; Email; comment. 2:45 PM ET. Chris HaynesESPN Staff Writer. Close. read more
Trotz hired as coach of Islanders after leaving Capitals
NHL.com, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:30:51 GMT Trotz resigned as coach of the Washington Capitals on Monday after leading them to their first Stanley Cup championship since they entered the NHL in 1974. They defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of the Final on June 7. The 55-year-old ... read more
NFL Players Coalition writes oped piece asking President Trump for policy change
ESPN, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 16:10:19 GMT A group of NFL players responded Thursday to President Donald Trump's challenge that they present him with a list of people who have been unfairly treated by the justice system and should be pardoned. Players Coalition leaders Doug Baldwin, Anquan ... read more
Argentina vs. Croatia 2018 World Cup: Plenty of chances, but a scoreless tie at the half
Washington Post, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:45:00 GMT Argentina (0-1-0, 1 point) vs. Croatia (1-0-0, 3 points). Group D, Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod. Halftime update: Argentina 0, Croatia 0. A frenzied, physical and, at times, sloppy first 45 minutes yielded plenty of scoring chances but no ... read more
Need a trim, Tiger? Meet the barbers cutting hair in the players' locker room at Shinnecock Hills
Golf.com, Wed, 13 Jun 2018 21:42:39 GMT Need a trim, Tiger? Meet the barbers cutting hair in the players' locker room at Shinnecock Hills. 2:59 | Tour & News. Is a Tiger Woods win out of the question at Shinnecock? Tiger Woods is happy to be healthy for Shinnecock, but our experts think his ... read more
Father disciplined for going on track to help son
ESPN, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 16:15:17 GMT A father who pulled his son out of a burning race car faces some minimal discipline for going on to a racetrack during an event. South Boston (Va.) Speedway put Dean Jones on probation for the rest of the year for violating track policy. Jones, who ... read more
Russia beats Saudi Arabia 50 for first World Cup win in 16 years
Los Angeles Times, Thu, 14 Jun 2018 17:40:59 GMT Russia welcomed the world to its World Cup on Thursday with a quick, energetic opening ceremony that featured a giant fire bird made from crepe paper, English pop singer Robbie Williams flipping off the cameras, a lot of juggling and a speech from ... read more
CFL coach on Johnny Manziel: 'He should be playing in the National Football League'
USA TODAY, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 16:42:00 GMT Hamilton Tiger-Cats coach June Jones believes quarterback Johnny Manziel should be playing in the NFL — and will be, relatively soon. "I've been pleasantly surprised the last three weeks what a good teammate he is, how smart he is, how he sees the ... read more
Report: Buccaneers quarterback Winston expects suspension
Yahoo Sports, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 17:42:24 GMT Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston expects to be suspended for a violation of the personal conduct policy at the conclusion of the ongoing NFL investigation into an alleged incident with an Uber driver in 2016. ESPN Tallahassee radio host ... read more
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Supreme Court rules states can force online retailers to collect sales tax
CNNMoney, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:44:11 GMT The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that states can compel retailers to collect sales taxes even if they don't have a physical presence in the state. The 5-4 decision overturns a 1992 Supreme Court precedent that effectively barred states from collecting ... read more
Intel CEO Brian Krzanich Resigns After Relationship With Employee
New York Times, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 17:23:26 GMT Brian Krzanich, Intel's chief executive, last year. Mr. Krzanich resigned from his executive and board member positions on Thursday.CreditRick Wilking/Reuters. By Don Clark. June 21, 2018. SAN FRANCISCO — Intel, a Silicon Valley giant whose ... read more
Elon Musk wants cobalt out of his batteries — here's why that's a challenge
The Verge, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 17:41:00 GMT As electric vehicles become less niche, the batteries powering them need to keep up. Last week, Elon Musk tweeted that batteries for the Tesla Model 3 use less than 3 percent of an expensive chemical called cobalt, and the next generation battery “will ... read more
Starbucks Stock Is Still Plunging
TheStreet.com, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:23:48 GMT Starbucks shares have continued their terrible week following news of CEO Kevin Johnson hitting the reset on Wall Street expectations. Brian Sozzi. Jun 21, 2018 2:22 PM EDT. Can't blame Starbucks (SBUX) investors for continuing to haul tail out the ... read more
Here's the secret that makes KFC's fried chicken so crispy
AOL, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 17:19:00 GMT Nothing says comfort food quite like a bucket of fried chicken. Here are some fried chicken recipes that you'll really be able to sink your teeth into. But few places do it better than the aptly-named Kentucky Fried Chicken, especially when paired with ... read more
AT&T quickly rolls out streaming TV service after Time Warner deal
CNNMoney, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:32:15 GMT AT&T is launching a streaming service that will feature the TV channels it owns after purchasing Time Warner. WatchTV will allow customers to stream more than 30 live channels — including AT&T's CNN, TBS and TNT — on smartphones, tablets and other ... read more
A Burger Joint Where Robots Make Your Food
Wall Street Journal, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 16:41:52 GMT When he was 9 years old, Alex Vardakostas started working at his parents' fast-food restaurant in southern California, where he experienced firsthand the mindless repetition of flipping burgers. “Let's be honest, it's not the culmination of the human ... read more
Russia Chafes at OPEC Output Limits: How Much Can It Pump?
Bloomberg, Wed, 20 Jun 2018 10:09:50 GMT The prospect of a deal between OPEC and its allies to increase output is forcing oil traders to grapple with an unfamiliar concept: Russian spare production capacity. Thanks to its unprecedented cooperation with OPEC to cut production, Russia has ... read more
Trump Spares MadeinUSA Apparel With Most Machinery TariffFree
Bloomberg, Fri, 15 Jun 2018 15:08:48 GMT The clothing and footwear industry was largely spared as the Trump administration slapped tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese imports, but a looming trade war could still do damage to an apparel sector that's more global than ever. The actual shirts and ... read more
Tariffs stir unrest among American whiskey producers
Yahoo Finance, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 15:39:00 GMT LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Much of the rye whiskey aging in hundreds of barrels at Catoctin Creek Distillery in Virginia could end up being consumed in Europe, a market the 9-year-old distilling company has cultivated at considerable cost. But an ... read more
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Johnny Depp Was "as Low as I Believe I Could Have Gotten" After Simultaneous Amber Heard Divorce and Money ...
E! Online, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 17:50:54 GMT Johnny Depphas taken a look back at the time everything in his life came crashing down at once. It was Friday, January 13, 2017 when the star simultaneously finalized his divorce from Amber Heard—a turbulent split that had dominated the headlines for ... read more
Demi Lovato Reveals She Relapsed After Six Years in New Song 'Sober': 'I'm Only Human'
PEOPLE.com, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 15:46:25 GMT Demi Lovato recently relapsed. On Thursday, the pop star, 25, released a new single, “Sober,” in which she reveals she broke her sobriety. “Mama, I'm so sorry I'm not sober anymore / And daddy please forgive me for the drinks spilled on the floor,” she ... read more
Abloh's historic debut at Vuitton is a big draw in Paris
Washington Post, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:20:20 GMT PARIS — The debut Louis Vuitton collection by Virgil Abloh, the first African-American to head a major European fashion house, drew stars of all stripes to Paris for his rainbow-themed menswear show. Kanye West was there with his wife, Kim Kardashian ... read more
Suckers for Love! Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson Hold Hands as They Step Out with Lollipops in NYC
PEOPLE.com, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 16:38:18 GMT Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande are simply suckers for love. The same day that the Saturday Night Live star confirmed their engagement on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the couple stepped out together in New York City. They walked ... read more
Dedrick Williams arrested, charged with murder in rapper XXXTentacion's shooting death
New York Daily News, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 15:19:51 GMT A suspect was arrested in the death of rapper XXXTentacion, according to police. Dedrick D. Williams was taken into custody shortly before 7 p.m. Wednesday, two days after the artist, whose birth name was Jahseh Onfroy, was gunned down in South Florida. read more
MTV Launches Studio, Sets 'Daria,' 'Real World,' 'Aeon Flux' Revivals
Variety, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 15:21:23 GMT MTV has launched a new production unit, MTV Studios — and with it put in the works a batch of new shows and revivals of properties from the Viacom-owned cable channel's extensive content library. Among the initial MTV Studios slate is a new iteration ... read more
MoviePass Adding 'BringAFriend' Option and Surge Pricing, Which Will Cost You More Money to See Popular Films
IndieWire, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 15:46:33 GMT MoviePass has announced a handful of additions to its service that are set to go into effect this summer (via Business Insider). The most controversial change is what MoviePass CEO Mitch Lowe is calling “high-demand pricing,” which is more or less ... read more
Meghan Markle & The Queen Spent The Day Gossiping
Refinery29, Thu, 14 Jun 2018 21:00:41 GMT Meeting in-laws is hard enough without them being literal monarchs. Luckily, there's no mortal soul Meghan Markle can't charm — even those blessed by divine right. These photos from Markle and Queen Elizabeth's first one-on-one outing in Cheshire on ... read more
Chris Hardwick's Wife Makes First Official Statement On Chloe Dykstra's Sexual Abuse Claims
Comicbook.com, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:09:34 GMT Up until now, Chris Hardwick's wife Lydia Hearst had yet to make an official statement about the sexual abuse claims, but today she revealed just where she stands. For those unfamiliar with the situation, Chris Hardwick has been accused of sexual abuse ... read more
How 'Jurassic World' used the DNA of a beloved franchise Pittsburgh Post
Gazette, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:16:28 GMT A brilliant chaos theorist once observed that “life … uh … finds a way.” In Hollywood, so do multibillion-dollar properties. Hence the action fivequel “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,” which roars into theaters Friday poised to devour the box office ... read more
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An extinct gibbon was found buried in an ancient tomb. Did humans kill them off?
Mashable, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:01:00 GMT Inside a desk drawer at a Chinese museum, a British paleontologist came across the face and jaw bones of a long-dead gibbon in 2009. Five years earlier, scientists had discovered the bones inside an elaborate 2,200-year-old tomb belonging to a woman of ... read more
3 New Facebook Features Investors Should Love
Motley Fool, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:35:00 GMT Just when you thought Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) was running out of places to put ads, the company seems to be more creative than ever about coming up with new places to put them and new methods to monetize its services. Over the last few days, Facebook ... read more
Continued conversation is arriving for Google Home users today
The Verge, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 15:00:06 GMT Google is making good on the promise it made at its I/O conference in May by introducing what a feature called continued conversation for Google Home, Home Mini, and Home Max today. Continued conversation allows you to ask Assistant a question and ... read more
Here Are 13 Great Games You Can Get Dirt Cheap During The Steam Summer Sale
Forbes, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:36:00 GMT The Steam Summer Sale is upon us and PC gamers everywhere are racing to part ways with their hard-earned cash. So long, wallet, we barely knew ye. While there are tons and tons of great deals during this sale, I've gone through and picked some of my ... read more
Amazon Fire TV Cube review: a smarter streaming box
The Verge, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 13:00:32 GMT For the past few years, Amazon has had two of the most popular living room products: the Echo smart speaker and the Fire TV media streamer. It's been an open secret that eventually the company would combine them, and now it has, in the form of the new ... read more
As Sony Limits PS4 CrossPlay, Nintendo Touts Switch/Xbox One Support In New Trailer
GameSpot, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 17:02:00 GMT With the recent launch of Fortnite: Battle Royale on Nintendo Switch, Sony's reluctance to allow cross-play has again become a hot topic. As was the case following Rocket League's release, the company has yet to offer a satisfying reason for why PS4 ... read more
For once, scientists found good news about West Antarctica
Washington Post, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:02:52 GMT At least since 2014, the news has been dire: The West Antarctic ice sheet is losing ice, and its retreat may be unstoppable. It may be only a matter of time (granted, maybe a very long time) before it adds as much as 10 feet to global sea-level rise ... read more
NASA reveals new plan to stop asteroids before they hit Earth
NBCNews.com, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 14:38:57 GMT NASA has updated its plans to deflect potentially hazardous Earth-bound asteroids — and none of them involve Bruce Willis. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy released a new report Thursday titled the "National Near-Earth Object ... read more
What We Learned About The Future of Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft's Game Consoles From E3
Gizmodo, Wed, 13 Jun 2018 13:15:41 GMT E3 2018 is here, and companies have already announced more games than you can shake a Joy-Con at. But what about consoles? The last few years have seen E3 inundated with either rumors or news about new consoles from the big three. This year's ... read more
Epic Dust Storm on Mars Now Completely Covers the Red Planet
Space.com, Thu, 21 Jun 2018 13:00:14 GMT NASA's Mars rover Curiosity snapped this self-portrait on June 15, 2018 at Gale Crater during a growing dust storm. Since then, the dust storm has engulfed all of Mars. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech. On Mars, the sky is dust. A massive dust storm on Mars ... read more
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NFL's top five receiving corps; Lamar Jackson's Baltimore buzz
NFL.com, Fri, 15 Jun 2018 21:26:15 GMT Former NFL player and scout Bucky Brooks knows the ins and outs of this league, providing keen insight in his notebook. The topics of this edition include: » Could Lamar Jackson make a major impact in Year 1? » The signing that sets up the Cowboys for ... read more
'Prisonlike' migrant youth shelter is understaffed, unequipped for Trump's 'zero tolerance' policy, insider says
Los Angeles Times, Thu, 14 Jun 2018 10:03:26 GMT Colleagues at a government-contracted shelter in Arizona had a specific request for Antar Davidson when three Brazilian migrant children arrived: “Tell them they can't hug.” Davidson, 32, is of Brazilian descent and speaks Portuguese. He said the ... read more
Fact or Fiction: Most impressive spring player
Giants.com, Fri, 15 Jun 2018 13:57:58 GMT Running back Saquon Barkley was the most impressive offensive player this spring. JOHN SCHMEELK: Fiction - I think it was Sterling Shepard. Shepard looked like one of the best players in the spring last year too, but then an ankle injury and the ... read more
New Details About Anthony Bourdain's Last Days and Death
The Cheat Sheet, Thu, 14 Jun 2018 15:20:53 GMT After Anthony Bourdain died by suicide, many of his fans realized they'll never fully understand why the celebrity chef's life was cut short. But fans of Bourdain and his CNN series Parts Unknown. can understand more about Bourdain's last days as ... read more
Oped: Responding to Ellen on Mormons and teen suicide
Deseret News, Thu, 14 Jun 2018 20:08:26 GMT Editor's note: For those in crisis or those helping someone else, the suicide prevention lifeline is available at all hours by calling 1-800-273-TALK. The authors have provided additional resources at the end of the article. We all must come together ... read more
We Caught Up With Some of Your Favorite '90 Day Fiancé' Couples
GoodHousekeeping.com, Fri, 15 Jun 2018 20:41:30 GMT TLC's 90 Day Fiancé reminds us that while it's normal to spend at least 13 months planning for a wedding, there are some, shall we say, very efficient couples who've made it to the altar in less time than it takes for most 16-year-olds to earn a driver ... read more
MLB dads Jeff Trout, Mike Bryant, Manny Upton and more on when they knew their sons would be stars
ESPN, Thu, 14 Jun 2018 14:53:06 GMT Fathers of five MLB All-Stars -- Mike Trout, Kris Bryant, Max Scherzer, Nolan Arenado and Justin Upton -- reveal the moments they realized their sons had what it takes to make it as pro ballplayers. read more
Reports: Kawhi Leonard demands trade from San Antonio Spurs
NBA.com, Fri, 15 Jun 2018 17:33:30 GMT It appears that the Kawhi Leonard era with the San Antonio Spurs is coming to an end. According to multiple reports, the 2014 NBA Finals MVP is looking to leave the franchise via trade. Multiple outlets say Leonard is seeking a trade from the only NBA ... read more
The radio man without a voice
CNN, Fri, 15 Jun 2018 08:57:47 GMT (CNN) If you're scanning through radio stations, you may soon hear a familiar but oddly mechanical voice reporting the latest news from Capitol Hill. Cox radio veteran Jamie Dupree is back on the air Monday after a two-year absence. But the melodious ... read more
Dipsea: A Trail Race Where 'You're Either the Hunter or the Hunted'
New York Times, Wed, 13 Jun 2018 19:06:07 GMT Winners over the past decade include an 8-year-old girl (barely beating a 68-year-old woman) and a 72-year-old man. Runners careening down a section of the Dipsea, a 7.5-mile trail race in Marin County.CreditFrankie Frost for The New York Times. read more
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