| Elizabeth Warren Gives Speech On 'Pocahontas' As Slur, Addresses Claims Of Native Ancestry Posted: 14 Feb 2018 10:32 AM PST  surprised guests at the National Congress of American Indians on Wednesday with an impassioned speech calling out President Donald Trump's habit of calling her "Pocahontas."
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| Passengers Terrified When Engine Cover Rips Off Plane Bound For Hawaii Posted: 13 Feb 2018 06:22 PM PST  Passengers on a flight from California to Hawaii faced a terrifying sight on Tuesday when the engine's covering ripped off the aircraft.
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| Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue's Cover Model Cried When She Found Out She Was Chosen Posted: 12 Feb 2018 09:00 PM PST  Danielle Herrington, 24, is the third African-American model in the magazine's decades-long history to grace the cover of the annual swimsuit issue.
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| Undocumented Father of Cancer-Stricken 5-Year-Old Allowed To Stay In U.S. Posted: 13 Feb 2018 04:49 AM PST  Jesus Berrones, 30, had taken refuge inside a Phoenix church.
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| Scores of Russian mercenaries reportedly killed by US airstrikes in Syria Posted: 13 Feb 2018 10:35 AM PST  US officials said the forces who attacked their allies were fighting on the side of Bashar al-Assad's regime. Scores of Russian mercenaries were reportedly killed when US forces carried out air strikes against a pro-regime force in eastern Syria last week, according to US and Russian reports. If the high estimates of Russian casualties are confirmed, it would be the most lethal clash between US and Russian citizens since the end of the cold war, and it comes at a time when proxy forces in Syria are increasingly coming into contact, as they compete for territory vacated by retreating Islamic State militants.
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| Kuwait condemns Philippine president's call to evacuate workers Posted: 13 Feb 2018 06:52 AM PST  A top Kuwaiti official condemned on Tuesday a call by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to evacuate his country's workers from Kuwait, suggesting Duterte could damage ties between the two countries. Duterte said last week that his government would ask private airlines to evacuate Filipino nationals from Kuwait within 72 hours, after the discovery of the dead body of a Filipino migrant worker in a freezer. "We are surprised and we condemn statements from the Philippine president, especially as we are in contact with the Philippines on a high level to explain the workers' conditions in Kuwait," said Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid al-Sabah.
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| 5 Pointz Developer Who Whitewashed Artists' Murals Forced to Pay Them $6.7 Million Posted: 13 Feb 2018 02:53 PM PST  "This is a win for artists' rights all across the country. This is a win for the visual artists and their protection."
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| The AP Asks: What would South Koreans ask a North Korean? Posted: 13 Feb 2018 04:39 PM PST  PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) — The Koreas share a border, a culture and a language. But 70 years after they were separated, North and South are about as divided as divided gets.
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| Stormy Daniels Says Trump Lawyer Breached Agreement, So She's Free To Talk Posted: 14 Feb 2018 01:25 PM PST  Former adult film actress Stephanie Clifford says she is ready to tell her story after the president's lawyer reportedly breached a nondisclosure agreement preventing her from speaking publicly about her alleged affair with President Donald Trump.
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| How the original 'Roseanne' sitcom was started Posted: 14 Feb 2018 12:33 PM PST  John Goodman, who plays Dan Conner on the show, said he and Roseanne Barr hit it off from the very beginning.
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| Tom Daley announces he and his partner are having a baby Posted: 14 Feb 2018 06:15 AM PST  Tom Daley has announced that he is going to have a child with husband Dustin Lance Black. It appears they are to use a surrogate, as the pair posted a photograph of a sonogram on Instagram. The two made a Valentine's announcement, posting on their social media feeds: "HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!" with an accompanying image of the baby scan. The Olympic diver, 23, and the director, 43, became engaged in October 2015 and were married last May. They met at an industry event, when Tom made the first move by typing his mobile phone number into the Oscar-winning director's phone, with an invitation to call him. A very happy #ValentinesDay from ours to yours. ������❤️ pic.twitter.com/6ugN3Ho6y3— Dustin Lance Black (@DLanceBlack) February 14, 2018 The pair have wanted a family since they met; Mr Black told OUT Magazine in 2016: "We were so busy making all these plans - we both wanted to have children; we both wanted to build a home of our own someday. I draw, so I was sketching little plans for houses on cliffs overlooking oceans, while Tom watched over my shoulder - it was a very grown-up version of playing house. "Marriage is the foundation to all of these other big plans we have. So we knew we were going to get engaged—it was just a matter of when, and who does it." HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! ❤️������❤️ A post shared by Tom Daley (@tomdaley) on Feb 14, 2018 at 5:44am PST Last year, they tied the knot in an intimate ceremony at a lavish golf resort in Dartmoor national park. Mr Daley wrote: "05.06.17 the day I married the love of my life shared with 120 of our closest family and friends from Texarkana to Plymouth". Mr Daley, 22, was said to have re-enacted the balcony scene from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, calling Black, who is 20 years his senior, his Romeo. A spokesperson said: "Tom and Dustin are thrilled to share that they are expecting their first child in 2018."
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| British defense secretary says warship bound for South China Sea: media Posted: 13 Feb 2018 12:29 AM PST  A British warship will sail through the South China Sea next month to assert freedom-of-navigation rights, British Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said in remarks published on Tuesday. British officials first flagged the voyage six months ago and the journey is likely to stoke tensions with China, who claim control of most of the area and have built military facilities on land features in the sea. "She'll be sailing through the South China Sea (on the way home) and making it clear our navy has a right to do that," he said, according to the newspaper.
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| Florida School Shooting: 17 Killed, Several Injured at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High Posted: 14 Feb 2018 12:27 PM PST  Students were seen running for cover as the Florida High School was placed on lockdown.
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| New fronts emerge in Syria as Assad, allies push for victory Posted: 14 Feb 2018 02:06 AM PST  BEIRUT (AP) — As Syrian President Bashar Assad and his allies push toward final victory and the fight against the Islamic State group draws to an end, new fronts have opened up, threatening an even broader confrontation among regional and world powers.
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| School bus driver crashes into tree, reverses into another tree then drives away with children on board Posted: 13 Feb 2018 08:56 AM PST  Francelle Fleurine, 34, finished her route despite the vehicle's rear window being shattered by the collision. Massachusetts police have cited the bus driver over the crash in Raynham, a town about 30 miles south of Boston. Police said Fleurine, from Attleboro, was transporting at leat 10 Raynham Middle School students when she struck the first tree Monday afternoon.
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| Artists behind the Obamas' portraits also have some pretty incredible Instagrams Posted: 13 Feb 2018 12:44 PM PST  History was made and rules were broken when former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama commissioned Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald respectively to paint their likeness for their Smithsonian presidential portraits. For the first time, two black artists had the task of immortalizing the first black couple in the White House and the unveiling ceremony on Monday revealed stunning pieces of work from the seasoned artists. But regardless of how familiar you are with Wiley and Sherald's work, you might not have known that their Instagrams are full of gems too. SEE ALSO: The internet is enthralled by the Obamas' official portraits Amy Sherald Amy Sherald's portrait of Michelle Obama against a sky-blue background is groundbreaking, but that's nothing new for the Baltimore-based artist. Her Instagram (@asherald) isn't as jam-packed with her own pieces but when she does share them on the grid, it's breathtaking. New works-" What's precious inside of him doesn't care to be known in the mind of those that diminish its presence. "(All American) Oil on Canvas @ Monique Meloche LES March 3-5 2017 #armoryweek 2 Rivington St. NY, NY A post shared by Amy Sherald (@asherald) on Mar 1, 2017 at 7:57am PST A post shared by Amy Sherald (@asherald) on Dec 5, 2017 at 3:57am PST Sherald's Instagram is also the perfect place to find inspiration—from fellow artists, articles, or just one of those straight up good reminder type of quotes about life. And the occasional #TBT of course. Because the power lies within. #notetoself A post shared by Amy Sherald (@asherald) on Jan 16, 2018 at 9:29am PST Always camera ready ��❤️�� #sisters�� @hessliz69 A post shared by Amy Sherald (@asherald) on Feb 3, 2018 at 11:27am PST And while she doesn't share the in-between stages of her portraits, Sherald did share some behind-the-scenes of the Obamas portrait unveiling (one including a shot with the Tom Hanks). Oh hey Tom ���� A post shared by Amy Sherald (@asherald) on Feb 12, 2018 at 1:56pm PST Kehinde Wiley Wiley, who took on the task of painting President Barack Obama, peppers his Instagram feed with some of his iconic pieces, and thank goodness he does. If you haven't been able to see his work at a museum, you can get a glimpse of his grandiose paintings on your smart phone. It's not the same, but it's better than nothing. Tanisha Crichlow (Portrait of Henrietta Maria of France, Queen Consort of England, Scotland and Ireland), 2015 oil on linen 6x5feet. Special thanks to @double_d_production A post shared by Kehinde Wiley (@kehindewiley) on Apr 20, 2016 at 9:09am PDT Large scale #equestrian portrait from my "Rumors of War" series. "Duc d'Arenberg" (Duke of Arenberg), 2011 oil on canvas 108 x 90 inches #rumorsofwar #kehindewiley #brooklynmuseum #equestrianportrait A post shared by Kehinde Wiley (@kehindewiley) on Feb 6, 2015 at 7:13am PST Wiley also sometimes offers a peek behind the curtain, showing behind-the-scenes work that goes behind each large scale portrait. Working on a large scale double portrait of two Cameroonian men from the village of Bandjune. #paintingstudio #behindthescenes #artprocess #oilpainting #kehindewiley #contemporarypainting A post shared by Kehinde Wiley (@kehindewiley) on Feb 5, 2014 at 8:49am PST Another work in progress. #equestrian #laborday #deadline A post shared by Kehinde Wiley (@kehindewiley) on Sep 6, 2015 at 6:50am PDT It's still an Instagram account after all, so naturally, there is plenty of doggo content. Getting away with the kids #Catskills #memorialday #italiangreyhound #thistooisnewyork A post shared by Kehinde Wiley (@kehindewiley) on May 27, 2014 at 5:24pm PDT And of course, when you're an artist as celebrated and revered as Wiley, you're bound to bump shoulders with a few of the greats. #kehindewiley #jayz #marina abramovic's performance A post shared by Kehinde Wiley (@kehindewiley) on Jul 29, 2013 at 5:38pm PDT A wonderful night @theoriginalbigdaddy @mariahcarey A post shared by Kehinde Wiley (@kehindewiley) on Sep 14, 2015 at 7:03am PDT Their Instagrams belong in museums too, if you ask us. WATCH: Patrisse Cullors says she's not a fan of 'woke'
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| Pennsylvania Governor Rejects GOP Proposal For New Congressional Map Posted: 13 Feb 2018 09:03 AM PST  Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D) rejected top Republicans' proposal for a new congressional map in his state Tuesday, saying the plan continued to be an unacceptable partisan gerrymander.
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| Prince Harry Narrowly Avoids A Bite From An Unruly Scottish Pony Posted: 13 Feb 2018 09:04 AM PST  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle headed to Scotland on Tuesday for their first official joint visit to the country.
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| 17 killed in Florida school shooting by former student: sheriff Posted: 14 Feb 2018 05:28 PM PST  A former student armed with an AR-15 rifle opened fire at a Florida high school on Wednesday, killing at least 17 people, officials said, in a harrowing shooting spree that saw terrified students hiding in closets and under desks as they texted for help. "We have already begun to dissect his websites and things on social media that he was on and some of the things... are very, very disturbing," Israel said. Israel said both students and adults had been killed.
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| The Only Way to Solve the North Korea Crisis: Kill Kim Jong Un? Posted: 13 Feb 2018 11:26 AM PST  It is possible that the costs of reunifying Korea would not be as burdensome as some people fear. To begin with, Korea doesn't offer its citizens the same extensive safety nets that Germany does, which should lower the costs. Furthermore, South Korea could finance the costs of reunifying through foreign direct investment, especially given North Korea's rumored vast mineral wealth.
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| South Africa's ruling party finally turns against Zuma Posted: 13 Feb 2018 08:25 PM PST  JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's ruling party on Tuesday disowned President Jacob Zuma after sticking with him through years of scandals, ordering him to resign in an attempt to resolve a leadership crisis that has disrupted government business in one of Africa's biggest economies.
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| Omarosa Dishes On Mike Pence: 'He Thinks Jesus Tells Him To Say Things' Posted: 13 Feb 2018 01:39 AM PST  Omarosa Manigault-Newman issued a dire warning about Vice President Mike Pence.
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| U.S. Luger Emily Sweeney Wipes Out In Dramatic Olympics Crash Posted: 13 Feb 2018 05:39 AM PST  American luger Emily Sweeney crashed during the women's singles competition at the Winter Olympics on Tuesday, and was reportedly taken to a hospital for evaluation.
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| Police investigate complaint after father accused of chopping off daughter's hair for getting highlights Posted: 13 Feb 2018 01:21 PM PST  Ohio authorities are investigating after a mother's Facebook complaint that her ex-husband cut their daughter's hair as punishment for getting highlights went viral. Tens of thousands of people have seen and shared Christin Johnson's Facebook post, which features three photos: one of a smiling young woman with long hair, and then two of a short-haired person hiding her face. The Haskins Police Department has confirmed it investigated Ms Johnson's complaint alleging that the daughter's father and stepmother forcibly cut her hair.
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| Senate Republican leader embraces Trump immigration plan Posted: 13 Feb 2018 03:18 PM PST  U.S. Senate Republicans on Tuesday turned up the heat on Democrats to accept demands from President Donald Trump for tougher immigration laws and a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border as part of legislation to aid young "Dreamer" immigrants. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican, backed legislation to encompass Trump's "four pillars" of an immigration overhaul, which include plans to build the wall, end the visa lottery program and impose curbs on visas for the families of legal immigrants.
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| Microsoft Just Hinted at Support for Bitcoin Over Crypto-Forks Posted: 13 Feb 2018 06:54 AM PST  Internal experiments have yielded good results.
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| What Trump's Budget Reveals About His Priorities Posted: 13 Feb 2018 04:21 AM PST  TOP STORIES (And want to get The Morning Email each weekday?
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| All-New 2018 Jeep Wrangler Improves Upon a Classic Posted: 14 Feb 2018 11:08 AM PST  Redesigning the Jeep Wrangler is a delicate job. Designers have to honor its history and respect its loyal owner base, while addressing significant shortcomings in a marketplace that has seen dr...
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| Ban The United States From The Olympics Posted: 13 Feb 2018 07:51 AM PST  At a press briefing last week with International Olympic Committee spokesman Mark Adams, there was stern talk about a country of cheaters so shot through with a gold-at-all-costs mentality that they countenanced the systematic exploitation of Olympic athletes.
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| People Are Going Hog Wild Over A Monstrous Wild Boar Dubbed 'Pigzilla' Posted: 12 Feb 2018 09:13 PM PST  A massive wild boar dubbed "Pigzilla" was caught on video in Hong Kong going through some trash near a school, according to CBS News.
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| The Latest: Agreement reached to relocate evicted homeless Posted: 13 Feb 2018 06:24 PM PST  SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on federal court arguments over an effort to clear a huge California homeless encampment (all times local):
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| Baby born with bullet wound after mother sustains multiple shots during road rage incident Posted: 13 Feb 2018 10:41 AM PST  A baby has been born with a bullet wound after the pregnant mother was shot during an apparent road rage incident in the US state of Tennessee, police said. The victim was 36-weeks pregnant when she was shot multiple times as she travelled in a car with her boyfriend on Interstate 40 near Memphis.
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| South Korea union says GM plant closure is 'death sentence', threatens strike Posted: 14 Feb 2018 03:29 AM PST  By Heekyong Yang and Ju-min Park GUNSAN/SEOUL (Reuters) - General Motors' workers at a South Korean plant staged a protest on Wednesday against its planned closure, calling the move by the U.S. automaker a "death sentence", and threatening a strike. In the city of Gunsan, where the factory with 2,000 workers is, shuttered store fronts and empty streets near the plant are a stark reminder of the depressing impact on the rural town. "Gunsan city worked really hard to rescue GM, buying GM cars produced from the factory.
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| Report: Court to release documents from Bill Clinton probe Posted: 13 Feb 2018 10:42 AM PST  Federal court is reportedly set to unseal long-secret documents stemming from former Independent Counsel Ken Starr's investigation into then-President Bill Clinton; reaction and analysis from former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich.
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| Trump breaks silence, says 'totally opposed to domestic violence' Posted: 14 Feb 2018 12:05 PM PST  US President Donald Trump voiced his disdain for domestic violence Wednesday, breaking a weeklong silence since the departure of a top aide accused by two ex-wives of physical abuse. "I'm totally opposed to domestic violence and everybody here knows that," a visibly annoyed Trump told journalists in the Oval Office. "I'm totally opposed to domestic violence of any kind.
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| Is the Israeli Air Force Losing Its Edge? Posted: 14 Feb 2018 08:20 AM PST  The shootdown in Syria may be a sign of things to come. Israel has been bombing targets within Syria with impunity since the country descended into a hellish civil war in 2011. The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has executed bombing runs throughout the region, even as far away as Sudan without suffering consequences for decades.
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| Colombia says needs international aid to cope with Venezuela crisis Posted: 13 Feb 2018 06:05 PM PST  Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos said on Tuesday the country needs international aid to help cope with the humanitarian crisis caused by hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans fleeing over the border to escape the economic crisis at home. "I appreciate the offers of financial and other aid from the international community. Last week, Santos tightened border controls and heightened security in frontier towns.
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