| Democratic Rep. Himes: Trump knock on London mayor ‘inappropriate for a toddler’ Posted: 06 Jun 2017 07:10 AM PDT  Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., didn't mince words Tuesday when responding to Trump's provocative tweets following last weekend's terror attack in London.
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| Orlando Business Mass Shooting: Fired Employee Kills 5 Posted: 05 Jun 2017 08:31 AM PDT  A man who was fired from his job in April opened fire at the warehouse where he used to work Monday, killing five of his former co-workers, before taking his own life.
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| Disgruntled ex-employee kills 5, then self in Orlando workplace shooting: Sheriff Posted: 05 Jun 2017 09:20 AM PDT  A former employee of Fiamma near Orlando killed five people in a workplace shooting on Monday morning.
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| ‘Wonder Woman’ Sets Record, Shatters a Hollywood Glass Ceiling Posted: 05 Jun 2017 08:52 AM PDT  Conquering milestones and movie myths at theaters this past weekend, 'Wonder Woman' kicked her way to a $100.5 million domestic opening -- the biggest blockbuster ever directed by a woman.
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| 73rd anniversary of the D-day landings in Normandy Posted: 06 Jun 2017 08:35 AM PDT ![73rd anniversary of the D-day landings in Normandy]( "73rd anniversary of the D-day landings in Normandy") Flags, reenactors on the beach, views of the American cemetery, and visits by family members of those lost in the battle are among our photographs.
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| Unplugged Power Cord Causes Canceled Flights for 75,000 People on British Airways Posted: 05 Jun 2017 11:30 AM PDT  We usually joke about someone tripping over a power cord. But over at British Airways this was no laughing matter.
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| Kuwait tries to mediate crisis between Qatar, Arab nations Posted: 06 Jun 2017 12:08 PM PDT  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Kuwait tried to mediate a resumption of diplomatic and commercial ties between Qatar and several of its Arab neighbors Tuesday, while U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to back those isolating the energy-rich nation over allegations it supports terror groups and Iran.
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| The White House isn’t answering basic questions about climate change and golf Posted: 05 Jun 2017 03:00 PM PDT  In an alarming trend, the White House is stonewalling the press and the public on the big issue of President Trump's position on climate change and the small issue of his golf habits.
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| India shows off space prowess with launch of mega-rocket Posted: 05 Jun 2017 07:07 AM PDT  India Monday successfully launched its most powerful home-produced rocket, another milestone for its indigenous space programme which one day hopes to put a human into orbit. The 43-metre (140-foot) rocket hurtled into a clear sky at 5:28 pm (1158 GMT) from the southern island of Sriharikota, one of two sites used by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to launch satellites. "The GSLV – MKIII D1/GSAT-19 mission takes India closer to the next generation launch vehicle and satellite capability," Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on his Twitter account.
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| Orlando shooting: Five dead after workplace incident in Florida Posted: 05 Jun 2017 06:29 AM PDT  The Orange County Sheriff's Office had earlier reported 'multiple fatalities, but added that the situation had been stabilised. The shooting occurred in an industrial area with multiple warehouses on Forsyth Road and Hanging Moss Road, the sheriff's office said, at Fiamma, a business that makes awnings for recreational vehicles. The 45-year-old suspect had a history of misdemeanour criminal offences but was not linked to any terror organisations, Sheriff Jerry Demings said at a press briefing.
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| Trump misleads public on ambassador nominees Posted: 05 Jun 2017 08:18 AM PDT  President Trump on Monday wrongly accused Democrats of stalling his ambassadorial nominees in the Republican-controlled Senate, where diplomatic picks cannot be filibustered.
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| WWDC 2017 live stream: Watch live as Apple unveils iOS 11, Siri Speaker and more Posted: 05 Jun 2017 09:22 AM PDT 
Apple fans, the moment you've been waiting for has finally arrived: Apple's huge WWDC 2017 keynote is about to begin. Well, to be fair, Apple's upcoming iPhone 8 unveiling later this year is the moment most Apple fans are really waiting for more than anything else, but the company's keynote presentation that kicks off WWDC 2017 is a close second. Apple has a ton of announcements to work its way through on Monday, June 5th, and in this post will explain exactly how you can watch all the action unfold live, no matter what type of device you might be using. Are you at home right now and you want to watch Apple's WWDC 2017 keynote on the big screen? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Are you at work and you want to watch it on your desktop or laptop computer? No sweat, we'll explain how to see the action unfold in realtime on macOS or Windows. Are you on the move, so you need to watch WWDC 2017 on your iPhone or iPad? It's all good, you'll find everything you need right here in this post. First things first... what exactly does Apple have in store for us during this year's huge WWDC 2017 keynote? Nothing is confirmed until Apple unveils it on stage later today, but we have a very good idea of some of the things the company likely plans to announce. We can expect refresh MacBook Pro laptops with newer processors, as well as a brand new iPad Pro that crams a 10.5-inch display into a device that's about the same size as the current 9.7-inch model. There have also been about half a dozen independent reports claiming that Apple will unveil a brand new Siri Speaker at WWDC 2017 to take on the Amazon Echo and Google Home. On the software side of things, Apple will obviously reveal new versions of each of its major software platforms. After all, this is the Worldwide Developers Conference. Expect to get an exciting first look at new versions of macOS, tvOS, and watchOS, and we'll of course get our first taste of iOS 11. Want to see all the action as it unfolds live at WWDC 2017? Here's everything you need to know: If you're on a macOS or Windows 10 computer, click this link to watch the WWDC 2017 live stream. You'll need to watch in Safari on a Mac, and you'll need to be running OS X v10.8.5 or later. On a Windows 10 machine, you'll need to use the Microsoft Edge browser. On an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, click right here to see the live stream of Apple's big WWDC 2017 keynote presentation. You'll need an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with Safari on iOS 7.0 or later. Finally, you can also watch all the action from WWDC 2017 on your Apple TV. As long as you have software 6.2 or later on a 2nd- or 3rd-generation Apple TV, or any version of tvOS on a 4th-generation Apple TV, you'll see the Apple Events app appear on your home screen. Just open the app, sit back, and enjoy the show. Remember, all the action kicks off shortly at 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 PM PT.
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| Betsy DeVos is grilled on discrimination against LGBTQ students Posted: 06 Jun 2017 11:53 AM PDT  At a Senate hearing on Tuesday, Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley asked Education Secretary Betsy DeVos repeatedly over where she stands of the protection against discrimination of LGBTQ students attending private schools.
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| The Latest: US colleges say programs in Qatar continue Posted: 05 Jun 2017 02:02 PM PDT  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The latest on the dispute between Qatar and its Gulf neighbors (all times local):
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| Trump’s generals try to reassure Asian allies Posted: 05 Jun 2017 03:56 PM PDT  As Asian countries nervously eye a voracious China and an unpredictable North Korea, the Pentagon's leaders tell them, America has their back. But do they speak for the President?
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| Kabul to host peace summit after week of deadly violence Posted: 05 Jun 2017 12:46 PM PDT  Kabul will host a multinational peace conference on Afghanistan Tuesday, as the capital reels from a wave of bombings and clashes last week that left more than 100 people dead and hundreds wounded. Much of Kabul remains on lockdown ahead of the conference, labelled the "Kabul Process", with tighter than usual security including more armed checkpoints and armoured vehicles patrolling the streets. "The Kabul Process is meant to reach a consensus with the region and the world for peace in Afghanistan," said presidential spokesman Shah Hussain Murtazawi.
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| Orlando Shooting Victim Leaves Behind Teen Children Whose Mom Died 6 Years Ago Posted: 06 Jun 2017 05:58 AM PDT  Kevin Clark was raising his 18-year-old son and 14-year-old daughter alone.
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| New Galaxy Note 8 leak may reveal several exciting new features Posted: 06 Jun 2017 12:30 PM PDT  A fresh Galaxy Note 8 leak reveals more details about Samsung's next-gen phablet, and while the source's credibility is yet to be established, these tidbits certainly sound exciting. PoyocoTech is the name of a new Twitter account that deals in the "latest leaks and renders of upcoming tech gadgets," and we have no way of knowing what kind of leaker this user really is. Does the person have access to real sources, or is he or she simply repurposing content found on forums, chats, and social networks from China, passing off said content as his or her own original leaks? After all, this seems to be a trend right now. Time will tell whether PoyocoTech is a real thing or a just a pretender, but the Twitter user did post a quite a few Galaxy Note 8 details worth going over. https://twitter.com/PoyocoTech/status/872016877916217344 The user says the Galaxy Note 8 will have the same overall design as the Galaxy S8, complete with a large Infinity display. PoyocoTech also repeats some of the rumors that we have already heard about the Galaxy Note 8. The device will have a fingerprint sensor under the display, and a dual lens camera on the back. The leaker adds that Samsung will "attempt to perfect" the design by going for uniformly aligned ports on the bottom. https://twitter.com/PoyocoTech/status/872018133674061824 The rear camera should be based on the Galaxy Note 3's camera in terms of layout, and the phone will come with stereo speaker pumping out AKG sound. https://twitter.com/PoyocoTech/status/872018296140443648 The Bixby button is getting a textured surface, while the S Pen will be similar to the Note 7's stylus. https://twitter.com/PoyocoTech/status/872018528899084289 https://twitter.com/PoyocoTech/status/872019467416588288 Finally, the S Pen is said to have a built-in vibration motor, and it'll come with support for Find My Mobile. If you misplace it, you should be able to locate it with the help of the app, assuming these leaks are accurate.
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| Woman accused of urging boyfriend to kill himself goes on trial Posted: 06 Jun 2017 01:04 PM PDT  A young woman accused of encouraging her boyfriend to kill himself, was playing a "sick game", a court has been told. The hearing in Massachusetts heard that Michelle Carter, who faces a charge of involuntary manslaughter charge, allegedly texting her boyfriend to – among other things – "just do it" before, he took his own life in 2014. In her opening statement, prosecutor Maryclare Flynn accused Ms Carter of sending "dozens" of text messages and making phone calls too.
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| Trump who? Tech giants join massive effort to uphold Paris Agreement Posted: 05 Jun 2017 11:36 AM PDT  U.S. tech titans are joining an effort by more than 1,000 U.S. governors, mayors, investors, universities, and companies to commit to meeting the targets of the Paris Climate Agreement. Tech firms, including Apple, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, are banding together following President Trump's controversial decision on June 1 to withdraw the U.S. from the historic climate change treaty. Social media giants Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat also joined the effort. Noticeably absent were Oracle, IBM, and all the major telecommunications providers. SEE ALSO: U.S. mayors and governors defy Trump, will stick to Paris agreement anyway The new campaign, called "We Are Still In," formally debuted on Monday after it was quietly announced last week. "We Are Still In" represents the most serious attempt yet by local officials, business executives, and private-sector leaders to buck the Trump administration's decision, which sent political shockwaves around the world. Participants vowed to meet the Paris agreement's target of limiting global warming to "well below" 2 degrees Celsius, or 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit, above preindustrial levels by 2100. They also pledged to accelerate the transition to renewable energy. President Trump announcing his decision to withdraw from the historic climate accord, June 1, 2017.Image: GETTY IMAGES"In the U.S., it is local and state governments, along with businesses, that are primarily responsible for the dramatic decrease in greenhouse gas emissions in recent years," the group wrote in an open letter to the international community. "Actions by each group will multiply and accelerate in the years ahead, no matter what policies Washington may adopt," they wrote. The new coalition includes dozens of university and college leaders, including the chancellors of six University of California campuses, the president of New York University, plus schools from many states in between the coasts. Nineteen attorneys general joined the group, including New York AG Eric Schneiderman and Massachusetts AG Maura Healy, both of whom are investigating Exxon Mobil for allegedly deceiving investors on the company's climate risks. 19 AGs are joining the states, cities, & businesses pledging #WeAreStillIn to the #ParisAgreement. If Washington won't lead, we will. pic.twitter.com/ttk6Bv7AnR — Eric Schneiderman (@AGSchneiderman) June 5, 2017 Michael Bloomberg, the former New York City mayor and a U.N. Special Envoy for Cities and Climate Change, is coordinating the effort. He's expected to deliver the statement to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the body that oversees global climate negotiations, on Monday afternoon. Bloomberg has said that efforts by cities, states, and companies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions might ultimately be enough to meet America's current commitment under the Paris treaty. Former President Obama pledged to reduce the country's emissions by 26 to 28 percent by 2025, from their levels in 2005. "American society remains committed to achieving the emission reductions we pledged to make in Paris in 2015," Bloomberg said in a statement. The coalition intends to submit a "Societal Nationally Determined Contribution" to the U.N., which will be called "America's Pledge" and account for the climate-fighting efforts of U.S. cities, states, businesses, and other subnational actors. The "leaf" on the logo of Apple store turns green to welcome the World Earth Day on April 20, 2016.Image: VCG/Getty ImagesIt would be rare, if not unprecedented, for a coalition like this to formally join a U.N. treaty meant for nations to sign. Christiana Figueres, a former top U.N. climate official who helped broker the Paris treaty, told the New York Times there is currently no formal mechanism for entities that aren't countries to fully participate in the Paris accord. Patricia Espinosa, who succeeded Figueres in the top U.N. climate job, said the organization applauded the U.S. coalition's move. "The UNFCCC welcomes the determination and commitment from such a wealth and array of cities, states, businesses and other groups in the United States to fast forward climate action and emissions reductions in support of the Paris Climate Change Agreement," she said in a statement. 1,000+ U.S. leaders say "#WeAreStillIn," stepping up to #ActOnClimate and meet the goals of the #ParisAgreement. https://t.co/TZDS9nmoAy pic.twitter.com/hCxxWwIj1H — Ceres (@CeresNews) June 5, 2017 "We Are Still In" is the latest in a string of related efforts that have cropped up in the days since Trump's Paris announcement. Thirteen governors representing both political parties have joined the newly created United States Climate Alliance, which commits states to upholding the global warming targets under the Paris Agreement. In addition, more than 200 mayors (and counting) have pledged to intensify their local climate efforts to meet the Paris Agreement's aspirational goal to keep global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, or 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit, above preindustrial levels through 2100. That more stringent temperature target is a high priority for low-lying developing nations that are worried about sea level rise. Mashable reporter Kerry Flynn contributed to this story. WATCH: It's official, 2016 was Earth's warmest year on record
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| US contractor arrested after leak of Russia hacking report Posted: 06 Jun 2017 07:30 AM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal contractor has been arrested following the leak of a classified intelligence report that suggests Russian hackers attacked at least one U.S. voting software supplier days before last year's presidential election.
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| Trump continues to attack London mayor over terror response Posted: 05 Jun 2017 07:21 AM PDT  For the second consecutive day, President Trump assailed London Mayor Sadiq Khan's response to terror attacks, misinterpreting the mayor's call for residents to remain calm as police stepped up anti-terror patrols.
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| Will Qatar’s Diplomatic Exile Spark the Next Great War? Posted: 05 Jun 2017 04:42 PM PDT  The Sunni Gulf powers have long been spoiling for a fight with Iran. This could be just the excuse they need.
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| Linda McMahon’s advice for the Rock on a presidential run Posted: 06 Jun 2017 10:40 AM PDT  In an interview with Yahoo Global News Anchor Katie Couric, former WWE CEO and current head of the Small Business Administration Linda McMahon had some advice for her former employee, Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson on a presidential run: "Dwayne, do your homework really, really carefully so that you're up on all the things you want to talk about." McMahon also said she'd be open to a presidential run by Johnson.
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| Mass Grave from Thirty Years' War Battle Reveals Soldiers' Fatal Wounds Posted: 04 Jun 2017 10:20 PM PDT  In November of 1632, the townspeople of Lützen, Germany, were stuck with a grim task: They had to bury some 9,000 soldiers who were left dead on a battlefield after a bloody fight during the Thirty Years' War. A few years ago, researchers uncovered a mass grave at the site of the Battle of Lützen.By analyzing the bones, they have now learned more about the violent lives and deaths of soldiers from this era. The Thirty Years' War was one of the bloodiest events in European history — deadlier than the Black Death and World War II, in terms of the proportion of the population lost.
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| NSA contractor accused of leaking classified info about Russian attempts to hack 2016 election Posted: 06 Jun 2017 05:47 AM PDT  A 25-year-old is facing charges for allegedly leaking classified information about Russia's interference in the 2016 election.
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| Trump Hotels to launch budget-friendly hotel brand 'American Idea' Posted: 06 Jun 2017 03:37 AM PDT  Trump Hotels is launching a new budget-friendly hotel brand called American Idea, a not-so-subtle nod to US President Donald Trump's campaign mottos which included "America First" and "Make America Great Again."
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| Russia says fighter jet intercepts US bomber on border Posted: 06 Jun 2017 07:57 AM PDT ![Russia says fighter jet intercepts US bomber on border]( "Russia says fighter jet intercepts US bomber on border") MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian military said it scrambled a fighter jet Tuesday to intercept and escort a U.S. strategic bomber flying over the Baltic alongside the Russian border.
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| West African regional bloc extends military mission in Gambia Posted: 06 Jun 2017 01:01 AM PDT  West African troops have extended their military mission in Gambia by one year after entering the country in January to force out longtime ruler Yahya Jammeh, regional bloc ECOWAS said on Monday. About 500 ECOWAS troops remain in Gambia of the original 7,000 that crossed over from neighbouring Senegal to compel Jammeh to go into exile and leave the presidency to Adama Barrow, who defeated him in a December election.
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| Jury in officer's trial hears different accounts of shooting Posted: 05 Jun 2017 03:50 PM PDT  ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The trial of a Minnesota police officer who fatally shot a black motorist opened Monday with attorneys offering sharply different accounts of whether the officer saw the motorist's gun before he began firing.
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| Man Kills Childhood Friend With Screwdriver Before Falling Asleep Next to Body: Report Posted: 05 Jun 2017 11:01 AM PDT  Craig Grzesiakowski, 35, is accused of stabbing his longtime friend Jeffrey Ziolo, 35, to death with a screwdriver.
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| Photo Of Canadian Man Casually Mowing Lawn With Tornado Behind Him Goes Viral Posted: 04 Jun 2017 08:56 PM PDT  The tornado in Alberta, Canada, resulted in damage to property but caused no causalities. Alberta generally experiences about 15 tornadoes every year, typically between the months of April and September.
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| Jailed Venezuela opposition leader urges more anti-Maduro protests Posted: 04 Jun 2017 07:40 PM PDT  A prominent opposition leader jailed in Venezuela, Leopoldo Lopez, urged more street protests against the "tyranny" of President Nicolas Maduro, in a video message made in his cell. Prosecutors in Venezuela say 65 people have died since April 1, when near-daily pro- and anti-Maduro rallies turned more violent, with protesters and security forces targeted. The opposition and anti-Maduro protesters are demanding early elections to force out the widely unpopular president, who has ruled over the country's sharply declining economy.
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| Leaked top-secret documents detail Russian cyberattack on US voting centers before 2016 election Posted: 05 Jun 2017 01:46 PM PDT 
The 2016 presidential election is now many months in the past, but the details of what external factors played a role in the eventual outcome show no sign of ceasing. A new report from The Intercept reveals that a Russian military intelligence effort was launched just days before the day of the election, and that it targeted the voting process on multiple levels, including a supplier of electronic voting software and even voting officials in many locations. According to the report, which cites anonymously leaked NSA documents which were "independently authenticated" and remain top secret, provides a look into the internal investigation surrounding attacks on our voting process at the hands of Russia. The documents detail the execution of cyber espionage missions in order to "obtain information on elections-related software and hardware solutions" which were authorized by the Russian military. The bad actors are said to have targeted private companies which play a role in the voting system, including those which provide and maintain the software used to record and voter registrations. Additionally, the attackers launched a "spear-phishing" attack on local government officials in charge of voting in some areas. Attackers sent malware-infected files to email addresses associated with the individuals, potentially risking the infection of computer systems linked to the voting process. It is unclear how many of the targeted officials fell victim to the malicious software, or what sensitive information, if any, was compromised. Russian president Vladimir Putin, for the record, has vehemently denied that the country took place in any cyber warfare against the US voting system, and suggested that independent hackers may have carried out attacks of their own free will and without government authorization or support.
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| 1st Test Track for Superfast Hyperloop Transport System Opens in Europe Posted: 05 Jun 2017 06:45 AM PDT  European cities could become even more connected thanks to a superfast transportation system known as a "Hyperloop," which now has its first test facility on the continent. Winners of a Hyperloop technology competition, held by Elon Musk's company SpaceX, unveiled Europe's first test facility for the rail transportation system this week. The nearly 100-foot-long (30 meters) track will be used to test all of the Hyperloop systems in a vacuum at low speeds, according to Hardt Global Mobility, the company set up to commercialize the technology developed by the competition team from the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands.
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| SitRep: Battle for Raqqa Begins; Gulf Allies Split; Germany Pulls Fighters From Turkey Posted: 06 Jun 2017 05:05 AM PDT  How to Burn a Source; NATO Grows
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| Bracing for Russian military exercise, Lithuania puts up a border fence Posted: 05 Jun 2017 09:04 AM PDT  By Andrius Sytas RAMONISKIAI BORDER CROSSING POINT, Lithuania (Reuters) - Lithuania has began constructing a two-meter high wire fence along its border with the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad ahead of military exercises Moscow is planning to hold there in September. While the 45-km-long (30 mile) fence will provide little defense against a full-scale attack, it aims to prevent provocations and incidents, Lithuanian Interior Minister Eimutis Misiunas said on Monday. "In order to avoid such situations, we decided we need the fence", Misiunas said at the groundbreaking ceremony.
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| 28 of the Best Ways to Update Grandma's Favorite Recipes Posted: 06 Jun 2017 10:16 AM PDT |
| Woman arrested in fatal stabbing of toddler granddaughter Posted: 06 Jun 2017 02:35 PM PDT  LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California woman arrested Tuesday in the stabbing death of her 18-month-old granddaughter had a lengthy history of mental illness and became distraught late last year when she was separated from her young, special needs son, her relatives said.
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