| George W. Bush Condemns Trumpism, But Skips His Role In Its Rise Posted: 19 Oct 2017 10:47 AM PDT  Former President George W. Bush critiqued President Donald Trump's worldview in a speech Thursday, but failed to acknowledge his own part in creating conditions that powered Trump's rise.
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| Reddit user reveals what the 2017 Starbucks holiday cups supposedly look like Posted: 18 Oct 2017 12:17 PM PDT  It may only be October, but Starbucks is already on their Christmas game.
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| Cub Scout Ousted From Den After Asking Politician Tough Questions Posted: 19 Oct 2017 04:18 PM PDT  A cub scout in Colorado has been cast out of his den after he asked a state legislator pointed questions about racially charged comments she made about African-Americans in 2013 and a gun bill she co-sponsored.
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| No Plans to Withdraw U.S. Troops Even After ISIS Defeat Posted: 18 Oct 2017 03:07 PM PDT  A 'tactical campaign masquerading as strategy' needs to find one now.
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| 'If I Do Not Leave Now, I Will Die': Model Shares Chilling Story of Bloody Beating by 'War Machine' Posted: 18 Oct 2017 03:30 PM PDT  Christy Mack suffered numerous injuries at the hands of the MMA fighter, who nearly beat her to death when he found her in bed with another man.
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| White nationalist Richard Spencer tried to speak in Florida but protesters weren't having it Posted: 19 Oct 2017 12:55 PM PDT  Richard Spencer definitely did not receive a warm or sunny welcome from the University of Florida. On Thursday, massive crowds gathered to protest the white nationalist and alt-right founder's visit to campus. As he attempted to give a speech on his beliefs, he was overwhelmed by chants condemning white supremacy and neo-Nazism. SEE ALSO: A handful of racists snuck back to Charlottesville under the cover of night for another 'protest' In protest of Spencer's arrival, students marched together in the streets outside the university, carrying signs and chanting against white supremacists, the KKK, and fascism. Protestors steadily coming down SW 34th chanting "No KKK no fascist USA" #SpencerAtUF @NoNazisAtUF @UNFspinnaker pic.twitter.com/aGSLdhtmJ2 — Tiffany Salameh (@tiffanysalameh) October 19, 2017 The crowd outside the Phillips Center where the Richard Spencer event is taking place. @WUFTNews pic.twitter.com/l6EgXSpnTD — Daniela Garrido (@danielavgarrido) October 19, 2017 Jennie Richards from Jacksonville stands with her sign to protest #SpencerAtUF pic.twitter.com/5ne0wAoZnc — Emily Michot (@EmilyMichot) October 19, 2017 Alex Tepperman, 34, a UF PHD student. "It's kind of a miserable experience to confront people who want you wiped off the face of the earth." pic.twitter.com/TbrtSIyGBQ — Ian Cohen (@icohenb) October 19, 2017 Father John and daughter Faith Donahue are protesting together. It was Faith's idea, but John says he's happy to support her. #SpenceratUF pic.twitter.com/HUBhoG2Iyn — Jimena Tavel (@taveljimena) October 19, 2017 Chants of "Black lives matter!" Begin as rain falls on protesters #SpencerAtUF #NoNazisatUF @TheAlligator pic.twitter.com/lKsvnhXuji — Taylour Marks (@taylourmarks) October 19, 2017 This is James Valsaint, 30. He drove up from Miami at 4 a.m. today to protest Spencer and racial injustice, he said pic.twitter.com/SnS5j7hEo3 — David Hoffman (@hoffdavid123) October 19, 2017 "Hate speech is not free speech," said Carol Mosley, 66 of Graham. #spenceratUF pic.twitter.com/8gLqqzQBBW — Paige Fry (@paigexfry) October 19, 2017 "I'm worried hate groups are becoming stronger under our current administration," said Selena Tonga, a 34 y/o UF veterinary PhD student. pic.twitter.com/ZVpyCHiwuF — Paige Fry (@paigexfry) October 19, 2017 Meanwhile, inside the auditorium crowds chanted phrases like "SAY IT LOUD, SAY IT CLEAR, NAZIS ARE NOT WELCOME HERE" and "GO HOME, SPENCER," making it nearly impossible for the alt-right leader to get a word in on the mic. They're still going. Now it's SAY IT LOUD SAY IT CLEAR NAZIS ARE NOT WELCOME HERE #SpencerAtUF pic.twitter.com/pNKd4QyaJV — Christopher Mathias (@letsgomathias) October 19, 2017 Police remove anti-Spencer student after confrontation with men who appear to support Spencer. #SpenceratUF pic.twitter.com/PZaUOZP2jw — Vic Micolucci WJXT (@WJXTvic) October 19, 2017 Majority of Gainesville audience stands, fists raised and begins chanting "Go home Spencer!" pic.twitter.com/hG7bzC3znY — Lois Beckett (@loisbeckett) October 19, 2017 This "GO HOME SPENCER" chant is not letting up. He's asking over and over to be able to speak. Students raise fists. #SpencerAtUF pic.twitter.com/wtffRVLmT1 — Claire McNeill (@clairemcneill) October 19, 2017 A striking image of a man wearing a shirt covered in swastikas getting punched in the face was captured amidst the protests. Footage shows those around him spitting and yelling at him as he walks through the crowd. A man wearing swastikas is punched at a protest against white nationalist #RichardSpencer https://t.co/NQx2rLelNW #SpenceratUF��:Brian Blanco pic.twitter.com/DuK6b8VmIX — Getty Images News (@GettyImagesNews) October 19, 2017 The incident was reminiscent of when Spencer was punched in the face earlier this year. As CNN noted, in anticipation of Spencer's arrival Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency for Alachua County on Monday, so authorities had advanced notice and were present on the scene. "I find that the threat of a potential emergency is imminent," Scott wrote in the executive order, explaining that protests and counter-protests have broken out at Spencer's visits to other universities in Alabama, Texas, California, and Virginia in the past. It's past 1 pm outside the one entrance to Spencer's venue. Unclear where or how tickets to the event will be given out. pic.twitter.com/ifaHQFi3xb — Lois Beckett (@loisbeckett) October 19, 2017 QRF members walk toward century tower. Not an everyday sight. #spenceratUF pic.twitter.com/DLV3eoUBuv — Jessica Giles (@jessica_giles_) October 19, 2017 This was Spencer's first college campus visit since leading the Charlottesville, Virginia, "Unite the Right" rally back in August. The violent clash in Charlottesville resulted in the death of Heather Heyer, a 32-year-old anti-hate protester. WATCH: Mark Ruffalo, Olivia Wilde, and more celebs led a powerful protest at Trump Tower
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| Zimbabwe First Lady sues in dispute over $1.35 million ring: state media Posted: 18 Oct 2017 09:24 AM PDT  Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's wife Grace has sued a Belgium-based businessman for failing to deliver a $1.35 million ring she ordered for a wedding anniversary, state media reported on Wednesday. Grace, 52, an influential figure in Mugabe's ruling ZANU-PF party and seen as a potential successor to her husband, is nicknamed "Gucci Grace" for her reputed dedication to shopping. The Herald, a government-controlled newspaper, reported that Grace was suing businessman Jamal Hamed after a deal to have Hamed supply the First Lady with a diamond ring turned sour.
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| 'My god, 3.5 hours': Xi gives marathon speech, China listens Posted: 18 Oct 2017 02:37 AM PDT  As Chinese leader Xi Jinping delivered his three-plus-hour speech at the Communist Party congress, delegates ranging from men in suits to military officers and former presidents dutifully turned every page as they read and listened to his words. On the internet, government bureaus peppered social media with their favourite phrases from Xi's speech, while photos circulated of children watching Wednesday's congress in classrooms. The carefully orchestrated address was in keeping with the cult of personality that state media have crafted around the Chinese leader, who is expected to consolidate his already formidable power at the week-long conclave.
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| FBI Rescues More Than 80 Children In Nationwide Human Trafficking Sting Posted: 19 Oct 2017 03:05 AM PDT  The FBI, along with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, recovered 84 children and arrested 120 suspected traffickers as part of a nationwide initiative to clamp down on the sex trafficking of minors.
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| CIA Fires Dog From Bomb Sniffer Program Because It Just Wasn't For Her Posted: 19 Oct 2017 01:32 AM PDT  Lulu the black Labrador wasn't cut out for a career as a bomb sniffer dog.
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| Amazing photographs of rare white animals Posted: 19 Oct 2017 08:14 AM PDT ![Amazing photographs of rare white animals]( "Amazing photographs of rare white animals") This collection of photographs shows an array of amazing and rare white animals.
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| Uranus will be visible to the naked eye tonight -- here's how to see it Posted: 19 Oct 2017 08:12 AM PDT  Grab a pair of binoculars and your lamest jokes because Uranus will be visible to the naked eye on Thursday night.
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| 'You Cannot Complain If You Didn't Vote': Barack Obama Returns to the Campaign Trail Posted: 19 Oct 2017 03:38 PM PDT  Barack Obama is back on the campaign trail — just not for himself. The former President took the stage Thursday for his first campaign event since leaving office, a canvas kickoff for Phil Murphy, the Democratic candidate for Governor of New Jersey,
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| Iraqi gov't assumes control after Kurds leave disputed areas Posted: 17 Oct 2017 07:32 PM PDT  BAGHDAD (AP) — Kurdish fighters pulled out of disputed areas across northern and eastern Iraq on Tuesday, one day after giving up the vital oil city of Kirkuk — a dramatic redeployment of forces that opened the way for government troops to move into energy-rich and other strategically important territories.
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| First floating wind farm starts operation in Scotland Posted: 18 Oct 2017 04:51 AM PDT  The world's first floating wind farm started operations off the coast of Scotland on Wednesday, opening up the possibility of turbines at sea depths that would avoid spoiling views from the shore. The 30MW Hywind farm, operated by Norwegian oil group Statoil in partnership with Abu Dhabi's renewable energy company Masdar, is located 25 kilometres (16 miles) off the Aberdeenshire coast. Irene Rummelhoff, executive vice president of Statoil's New Energy Solutions, said in a statement that Hywind "will pave the way for new global market opportunities for floating offshore wind energy".
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| Gretchen Carlson wants sexual harassment legislation on Trump's desk Posted: 18 Oct 2017 09:07 AM PDT  Author and former Fox News host Gretchen Carlson has become a champion and prototype for speaking out against workplace sexual harassment, and now she is determined to take her advocacy to the next level by putting sexual harassment legislation on President Donald Trump's desk.
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| Judge Orders Trump Administration To Allow Undocumented Teen To Have Abortion Posted: 18 Oct 2017 03:14 PM PDT  WASHINGTON ― A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to allow an undocumented immigrant teenager in its custody to get an abortion, which officials have obstructed for weeks while instead sending her to a religious crisis pregnancy center to dissuade her from terminating the pregnancy.
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| Southwest Celebrates First 'Unmanned' Max 8 Flight While Shutting Down Haters Posted: 18 Oct 2017 08:46 PM PDT  Southwest Airlines on Wednesday celebrated its first "unmanned" flight on the company's new fleet of Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft.
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| Moon Lava Tubes Could House Entire Cities Posted: 19 Oct 2017 02:56 AM PDT  The Marius Hills Skylight Moon shelter could be used to protect astronauts from radiation.
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| From Damascus, Iran vows to confront Israel Posted: 18 Oct 2017 06:26 AM PDT  By Ellen Francis and Babak Dehghanpisheh BEIRUT (Reuters) - Iran's military chief warned Israel against breaching Syrian airspace and territory on a visit to Damascus on Wednesday, raising tensions with Israel as it voices deep concern over Tehran's influence in Syria. General Mohammad Baqeri pledged to increase cooperation with Syria's military to fight Israel and insurgents, Iranian and Syrian state media said. Iranian forces and Iran-backed Shi'ite militias, including Hezbollah, have provided critical military support to Damascus, helping it regain swathes of Syria from rebels and militants.
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| Jeff Sessions shifts ground on Russia contacts under Senate questioning Posted: 18 Oct 2017 11:54 AM PDT  Jeff Sessions agreed that there was a significant difference between answering 'no' to whether he had discussed particular issues with Russians and answering 'I do not recall'. The US attorney general, Jeff Sessions, has given a new account of his contacts with the Russian ambassador during the 2016 election, conceding it was possible that they had discussed Donald Trump's policy positions. Under intense questioning by the Senate judiciary committee, Sessions departed from his previous blanket denials about contacts with Russian officials, saying he did "not recall" elements of the conversations in three meetings in 2016 with the ambassador, Sergey Kislyak, and conceded for the first time that substantive issues may have been discussed.
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| Mom Battling Breast Cancer Welcomes Baby Boy In Stunning Birth Photos Posted: 19 Oct 2017 02:05 PM PDT  Each year, photographer Bonnie Hussey hosts giveaways for a free birth photography session for two or three women.
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| The University Of Florida Really Does Have To Let Richard Spencer Speak Posted: 18 Oct 2017 09:06 AM PDT  About 40 percent of the student body at the University of Florida in Gainesville is non-white.
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| Newlywed Dies While Snorkeling with His Wife During Honeymoon in the Maldives Posted: 19 Oct 2017 02:32 PM PDT  A 30-year-old newlywed from Dublin, Ireland, died while snorkeling on his honeymoon in the Maldives — just two weeks after getting married
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| Taliban kill at least 43 Afghan troops as they storm base Posted: 19 Oct 2017 02:33 AM PDT  The Afghan Taliban stormed a military base in the south of the country killing at least 43 troops on Thursday, the Defence Ministry said, with the militants putting the toll at at least 60. Of 60 soldiers manning the base in the province of Kandahar, 43 were killed, nine were wounded and six were missing after the militants attacked in the middle of the night, the ministry said in a statement. At least ten Taliban were also reported killed. Qari Yousuf Ahmadi, a local spokesman for the militant group, said the attack began with a suicide car bomb followed by an assault that overran the base. The attack killed at least 60 Afghan soldiers and wounded many more, he said. The Taliban have been waging an insurgency for a decade and a half in an attempt to overthrow the Western-backed government in Kabul and reestablish a fundamentalist Islamic regime.
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| What 'Me Too' Can Teach Men Who Are Willing to Listen Posted: 19 Oct 2017 07:46 AM PDT  Harvard University social scientist Mario L. Small on what men can learn from the 'Me too' phenomenon
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| Toddler Makes Amazing Face On 'Frozen' Ride At Disney World Posted: 19 Oct 2017 06:55 AM PDT  Walt Disney World is a gold mine for epic photos ― especially when it comes to those on-ride shots.
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| Experts: Hard for jurors to convict when cops are on trial Posted: 19 Oct 2017 02:25 PM PDT  TULSA, Okla. (AP) — The hard-won conviction of a white former Oklahoma police officer who fatally shot his daughter's unarmed black boyfriend shows the difficulty prosecutors have in convincing jurors to put someone who carries a badge and a gun behind bars, legal experts said Thursday.
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| Sessions refuses to discuss conversations with Trump on Russia Posted: 18 Oct 2017 11:21 AM PDT  By Sarah N. Lynch and Lisa Lambert WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions refused on Wednesday to answer lawmakers' questions about his discussions with President Donald Trump on Russia and denied lying to Congress about his own contacts with Russians during the 2016 election campaign. In often testy exchanges with Senate Democrats, Sessions denied having misled them when he said during his Senate confirmation hearing earlier this year that he had not met with Russian officials during the presidential campaign. "I conducted no improper discussions with Russians at any time regarding the campaign," Sessions told a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing.
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| Food & Wine Kitchen Hacks: Poached Eggs Posted: 19 Oct 2017 11:12 AM PDT  Justin Chapple of Food & Wine demonstrates an easy way poach eggs.
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| GOP Lawmaker Says Emergency Rooms Should Be Able To Turn People Away Posted: 18 Oct 2017 09:30 AM PDT  proposed on Friday that hospital emergency rooms should be able to turn patients away to help keep health care costs down.
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| Meghan Markle reportedly meets Queen Elizabeth for palace tea in her 'private sitting room' Posted: 19 Oct 2017 09:03 AM PDT  Prince Harry's girlfriend (and rumored fiance) Meghan Markle was recently privy to an afternoon most could never even dream of.
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| China ready to 'defeat' Taiwan independence: Xi Posted: 18 Oct 2017 12:26 AM PDT  Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a stern warning to Taiwan Wednesday, saying that Beijing has the will and power to thwart any attempts at independence. Addressing a twice-a-decade gathering of the Communist Party in Beijing, Xi warned that China has "the resolve, the confidence, and the ability to defeat separatist attempts for Taiwan independence in any form". "We will never allow anyone, any organisation, or any political party, at any time or in any form, to separate any part of Chinese territory from China," he said.
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| 7 Tips to Fund College With Scholarships Posted: 19 Oct 2017 07:00 AM PDT ![7 Tips to Fund College With Scholarships]( "7 Tips to Fund College With Scholarships") As the oldest of five children, Jocelyn Paonita Pearson knew her parents didn't have a lot of money to pay for her college education. "I basically wasted an entire year and had almost nothing to show for it," Pearson says. The one success story she had that year was a local organization's essay-based scholarship, which led Pearson to change her strategy.
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| 6 Wacky Ways Cities Are Trying to Win Amazon's New Headquarters Posted: 18 Oct 2017 01:40 PM PDT  The open request for proposals has caused a frenzy at city halls around the country
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| In A Single Week, Plague Cases More Than Doubled In Madagascar Posted: 18 Oct 2017 02:46 AM PDT  The number of plague cases has more than doubled to a total of 805 in Madagascar in the past week, according to Madagascar's Office of National Risk and Emergency Management.
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| Gold Star Dad Wants To Learn How To Use Twitter Just To Call Donald Trump A 'Damn Liar' Posted: 19 Oct 2017 02:03 AM PDT  The father of a fallen U.S. serviceman said he wants to learn how to use Twitter just so he can call out President Donald Trump.
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| On Iran, U.S. asks U.N. Security Council: 'Where's the outrage?' Posted: 18 Oct 2017 12:24 PM PDT  By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States accused Iran on Wednesday of violating several United Nations Security Council resolutions, saying it would no longer "turn a blind eye" and asking the 15-member council of Tehran's behavior: "where's the outrage?" U.S. President Donald Trump struck a blow on Friday against a 2015 Iran nuclear deal when he refused to formally certify that Tehran is complying with the accord curbing its nuclear program, even though international inspectors say it is. "Judging Iran by the narrow confines of the nuclear deal misses the true nature of the threat.
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| List of missing people shrinking as California fires ease Posted: 18 Oct 2017 04:08 PM PDT  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The number of people missing in the deadliest and most destructive series of wildfires in California history peaked at more than 2,000 in the hardest hit county but now stands at 50, with authorities believing nearly all of them will be found alive.
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| NATO vs. Russia: Why Europe's Greatest Risk for War Is in the Baltics Posted: 18 Oct 2017 04:41 PM PDT  Since 2014, the NATO alliance has made numerous posture changes on its eastern flank to deter Russia. Essentially, the alliance's goal is to change Russian behavior, but how does one measure such policy modifications in Moscow? "Despite its overall military advantages, NATO faces an imbalance in conventional capabilities in regions bordering Russia, such as the Baltics," reads the report.
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