| President Trump addresses 'a nation in grief' on Florida shooting, tells US children they are 'never alone' Posted: 15 Feb 2018 08:12 AM PST  President Trump addressed the American public on Thursday following the deadly high school shooting in Parkland, Fla., speaking of unifying bonds and emphasizing mental health in his remarks. "My fellow Americans, today I speak to a nation in grief," Trump said. Suspected 19-year-old gunman Nikolas Cruz killed at least 17 people when he brought an AR-15 semiautomatic rifle to Stoneman Douglas High School on Wednesday and opened fire.
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| Senate Advances Judicial Nominee Who Can't Say If Racial Bias Exists In The Justice System Posted: 15 Feb 2018 03:49 PM PST  WASHINGTON ― The Senate voted Thursday to advance one of President Donald Trump's judicial nominees, Michael Brennan, who spent his confirmation hearing dodging questions about whether racial bias exists in the criminal justice system.
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| Alleged Shooter Stopped at Walmart and McDonald's After School Massacre: Authorities Posted: 14 Feb 2018 09:00 PM PST  Nikolas Cruz was on the run for about an hour before a police officer spotted him, authorities said
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| School shooting suspect made 'disturbing' social media posts Posted: 14 Feb 2018 08:02 PM PST  PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — The suspect in a deadly rampage at a Florida high school is a troubled teenager who posted disturbing material on social media before the shooting spree that killed at least 17 people, according to a law enforcement official and former schoolmates.
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| Florida shooting: Tributes paid to 'hero' teacher who died trying to protect students Posted: 15 Feb 2018 05:03 PM PST  A teacher who died trying to protect students was among the 17 people killed at a Florida school shooting, a survivor has said. Geography instructor Scott Beigel had unlocked the door to his classroom to try and let in students who were fleeing from a rampaging gunman, according to a student, but was shot down before he could close and re-lock the door. As students and staff at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School have begun processing the brutal aftermath, many are hailing Mr Beigel's sacrifice.
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| This Dog Has Comforted Victims Of 3 Devastating Shootings In Less Than 2 Years Posted: 16 Feb 2018 11:39 AM PST  After a tragedy like Wednesday's school shooting in Parkland, Florida, a kind, friendly face is a welcome sight.
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| Top Designers Revive Marjorie Merriweather Post's Entertaining Style Posted: 16 Feb 2018 03:08 PM PST |
| Olympics Commentator Explains 'They All Look The Same' Remark About Chinese Skiers Posted: 16 Feb 2018 04:40 AM PST  An Australian TV commentator caused controversy at the Winter Olympics on Thursday with a remark about Chinese athletes all looking "the same."
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| Student arrested after posting Snapchat threatening 'Round 2' of Florida shooting 'tomorrow' Posted: 15 Feb 2018 12:42 PM PST  A South Carolina student was arrested on Thursday after posting a Snapchat threatening a repeat of Wednesday's deadly mass shooting, which took place at a Florida high school.
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| 'Queen for a day' likely means another witness flip for Mueller Posted: 15 Feb 2018 12:19 PM PST  Barbara McQuade, former U.S. attorney, helps Rachel Maddow understand what it means that former Trump campaign staffer Rick Gates had a "Queen for a day" interview with Robert Mueller's team, and why Donald Trump should be worried.
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| These Religious Leaders Are Fed Up With GOP’s Thoughts And Prayers Posted: 16 Feb 2018 09:51 AM PST  It's now common for political leaders to offer their "thoughts and prayers" online after a mass shooting.
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| Turkey, US to 'work together' in Syria after crisis Posted: 16 Feb 2018 01:22 PM PST  Turkey and United States on Friday agreed to work together in Syria after weeks of tensions over Ankara's latest cross-border operation that raised fears of a military confrontation between the two NATO allies. US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu said after talks in Ankara that the two sides would set up working groups to solve key issues that have bedevilled relations. "We are not going to act alone any longer, not US doing one thing, Turkey doing another," Tillerson said after the talks.
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| Most Americans can buy an AR-15 rifle before they can buy beer Posted: 16 Feb 2018 03:00 AM PST  Federal law has stricter age requirements for buying handguns than for the military-style rifles that have become the weapon of choice for mass shootings. With some exceptions, Americans must be 21 to buy a handgun from a licensed dealer.
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| Parkland School Shooting: Here Are the Victims Who Lost Their Lives Posted: 15 Feb 2018 07:59 AM PST  Authorities have begun identifying the dead on the day after 17 were killed in Parkland, Fla., Wednesday.
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| Paul Ryan's 3 Years Of Arguing Against 'Knee-Jerk' Reactions To Shootings Posted: 15 Feb 2018 08:12 PM PST  has been arguing against what he calls a "knee-jerk" political response to American mass shootings for years.
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| Sen. Chris Murphy: "There's zero evidence...that more guns leads to less gun crime." Posted: 15 Feb 2018 03:24 PM PST  The Connecticut senator responds to Ed. Secretary Betsy DeVos's comment that schools have "option" to arm teachers
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| Cherished Football Coach Died Shielding Students From Bullets In Florida Shooting Posted: 15 Feb 2018 07:23 AM PST  When Nikolas Cruz began spraying bullets onto his former teachers and classmates on Wednesday afternoon, Aaron Feis, an assistant football coach and security guard at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, wasted no time putting the lives of his students before his own.
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| Grandmother turns in teen after finding mass shooting plot one day before Florida massacre Posted: 15 Feb 2018 07:23 AM PST  A woman prevented a potential tragedy this week when she reported her 18-year-old grandson to police after learning of his plot to carry out a mass shooting at his high school.
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| Gus Kenworthy Has 'No Patience' For Trump, Pence And Other Anti-LGBTQ Lawmakers Posted: 15 Feb 2018 01:26 PM PST  For Gus Kenworthy, being one of the first openly gay men to compete for the U.S. in the Winter Olympics is "a bit of a trade-off."
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| 'Putin's chef' among Russians indicted by Mueller Posted: 16 Feb 2018 04:14 PM PST  MOSCOW (AP) — He's known as "Putin's chef" — a wealthy Russian businessman and restaurateur who gained favor with Vladimir Putin through his stomach.
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| Pentagon looks to counter rivals' hypersonic missiles Posted: 15 Feb 2018 12:12 PM PST  Even as the Pentagon hustles to ensure that its defenses keep pace with North Korea's fast-growing rocket program, US officials increasingly are turning attention to a new generation of missile threat. The hypersonic missiles could change the face of future warfare, as they can switch direction in flight and do not follow a predictable arc like conventional missiles, making them much harder to track and intercept. "China's hypersonic weapons development outpaces ours... we're falling behind," Admiral Harry Harris, who heads the military's Pacific Command, warned lawmakers on Wednesday.
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| Amy Schumer Says No Wedding Gifts, Please Give To Gun Safety Group Posted: 15 Feb 2018 01:49 PM PST  Comedian Amy Schumer had a request on Thursday for any friends and followers who might be thinking about sending her wedding gifts: Consider donating to the anti-gun violence organization Everytown for Gun Safety instead.
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| Mourners gather for first Parkland funeral Posted: 16 Feb 2018 10:04 AM PST  Mourners gathered for the funeral of 14-year-old Alyssa Alhadeff in Parkland, Florida on Friday, the first for a victim since the shooting rampage at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that left 17 people dead. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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| Tillerson in Beirut wades into Lebanon-Israel border dispute Posted: 15 Feb 2018 07:26 AM PST  BEIRUT (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Thursday said there are "constructive" discussions underway on how to break a "stalemate" between Lebanon and Israel over gas drilling rights along the countries' disputed maritime border and maintain calm along the volatile frontier.
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| Florida high school shooting victim's father: 'Hold your children tight' Posted: 15 Feb 2018 07:46 AM PST  The father of one of the victim's of Wednesday's deadly mass shooting in Florida penned a heartbreaking Facebook post after learning of his daughter's tragic death.
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| Obama calls for 'common-sense' gun laws after Florida school shooting Posted: 15 Feb 2018 11:04 AM PST  Former President Barack Obama sounded off on Thursday following the deadly Florida school shooting, calling for "common-sense" gun laws.
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| There's A New IRS Tax Scam That Comes With A Twist Posted: 16 Feb 2018 02:45 AM PST  With so many Social Security numbers hacked last year, most taxpayers are on high alert to make sure cyber-crooks don't misdirect their tax refunds from the Internal Revenue Service.
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| Steve Bannon Refuses to Answer Some Questions From House Russia Probe Posted: 15 Feb 2018 11:07 AM PST  Steve Bannon declined to answer some questions Thursday during a closed-door meeting with the House panel conducting a Russia probe
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| Violence during Rio carnival 'unacceptable:' minister Posted: 15 Feb 2018 10:42 AM PST  Brazilian Defense Minister Raul Jungmann has called violent crime during Rio de Janeiro's carnival "unacceptable" and promised more security. "It is clear to us that the situation in Rio during the carnival was unfortunate," Jungmann said in comments after meeting President Michel Temer late Wednesday. Jungmann was referring to a rash of robberies and assaults during the biggest event of the year in Rio, which saw massive street parties before culminating earlier this week with the samba parades.
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| Adam Levine And Behati Prinsloo Welcome Baby Girl Named Geo Posted: 16 Feb 2018 01:56 PM PST  Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine and his supermodel wife, Behati Prinsloo, have welcomed their second child together, according to multiple outlets: a baby girl named Geo Grace Levine.
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| 'Do you fear me?': Venezuela's Maduro vows to gatecrash regional summit Posted: 15 Feb 2018 12:34 PM PST  By Alexandra Ulmer and Vivian Sequera CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's unpopular socialist president Nicolas Maduro said on Thursday his right-wing Latin American counterparts showed intolerance by trying to exclude him from an upcoming summit in Lima - and he vowed to go anyway. Because come rain or shine, by air, land, or sea, I will attend the Summit of the Americas," Maduro told foreign journalists at the Miraflores presidential palace. Peru's center-right government this week said Maduro would not be welcome at the April summit, reinforcing his growing diplomatic isolation during a crackdown on dissent and a brutal economic crisis in Venezuela.
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| Russia: 5 citizens probably killed by US strike in Syria Posted: 15 Feb 2018 08:19 AM PST  MOSCOW (AP) — After a week of unanswered questions, Russia acknowledged Thursday that five of its citizens may have been killed by a U.S. strike in Syria, the first time Russians have died at U.S. hands in Syria's chaotic battlefield.
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| FBI Says It Failed To Act After Receiving Tip About Suspected Florida Shooter Posted: 16 Feb 2018 09:46 AM PST  The FBI said Friday that it did not follow protocol after a caller submitted a tip about the Florida shooting suspect earlier this year.
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| This 'Black Panther' proposal was perfect, except for one tiny detail Posted: 16 Feb 2018 10:47 AM PST  The Black Panther hype is real, and now that the film's finally hit theaters people can barely contain their excitement. Many are dressing up to honor Wakanda, but one man took things a step further, donning a Black Panther outfit and proposing to his girlfriend at a screening in Brooklyn. SEE ALSO: The best Black Panther comics to read if you're amped for the movie The heartfelt moment went down on Thursday night at Brooklyn's Alamo Drafthouse and was documented on Twitter by lucky movie-goers who happened to be in the same theater. Just watched a proposal at the theatre. #BlackPanther — Junebug (@thejunipergoat) February 16, 2018 Wow I'm at @alamodrafthouse in #Brooklyn and dude just proposed to his girl, just wow only #InWakanda #WakandaForever — Seven, the Tenth Man (@7Akil) February 16, 2018 Someone just proposed in my #BlackPanther screening wearing a black panther suit. She said yes. Y'all it's live out here. — Trey Williams (@Trey3Williams) February 16, 2018 So many crazy outfits on display at Alamo Drafthouse for #blackpanther last night. Someone even proposed before the movie whilst dressed in the costume. Black people showed out for this movie and I'm enjoying the enthusiasm. — Claude T. Hector (@TlntdMrHector) February 16, 2018 According to Twitter user @Rob_Pratt the man surprised his girlfriend at the 10:15 p.m. showing, knowing she would be there with her friends. Proposal at 10:15 Black Panther showing at Alamo Drafthouse in Brooklyn, man dressed up as Black Panther proposed to his fiancé (she said yes) who he knew would be here with her girlfriends. He didn't have tickets so left shortly after. #BlackPantherSoLit — Rob Pratt (@Rob_Pratt) February 16, 2018 The moment looked picture-perfect, except for one tiny thing. The grand gesture didn't last too long because the man reportedly didn't have a ticket and had to leave after popping the question. Hmm... Omg a guy next to us in a Black Panther outfit just proposed & she said yes & the theatre exploded in applause pic.twitter.com/fYHZekxtGM — Cory Schmitz (@CorySchmitz) February 16, 2018 While we'd all love to get engaged before watching one of most anticipated movies of all time, it might be nice to not have to say goodbye to your brand new fiancé immediately after accepting and then sit in a dark theater unable to tell your family and friends for two hours and fifteen minutes. Still, the proposal got the Alamo Drafthouse seal of approval and the theater tweeted to remind all the guys out there they need to step up their games. Step your game up, gentlemen. https://t.co/WIxa4OGOxe — Alamo Drafthouse (@alamodrafthouse) February 16, 2018 The theater really set the mood with a special musical performance before Thursday's pre-screening, and an Ethiopian-inspired menu for customers. Black Panther red carpet pre-screening at the Alamo!! Yaaaassss! #wakanda #Brooklyn #Blackpanther #blackisbeautiful #Africa A post shared by Love (@ms_love_letta) on Feb 15, 2018 at 4:08pm PST Oh man, the @drafthouse #BlackPanther menu looks way too tempting. pic.twitter.com/QyBLbiaCXB — Thomas �� SFF180 (@SFF180) February 14, 2018 Wakanda would be proud. WATCH: 5 reasons why 'Black Panther' scored big with fans and critics
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| Jimmy Kimmel Shreds Trump For Doing ‘Worse Than Nothing’ To Stop Gun Violence Posted: 16 Feb 2018 12:16 AM PST  Jimmy Kimmel pleaded with President Donald Trump to take action on gun control after Wednesday's mass shooting at a Florida high school.
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| How to Wish Someone a 'Happy Lunar New Year' in Chinese Posted: 15 Feb 2018 10:00 PM PST  And it's not just "gong hei fat choy"
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| EU presidency urges Britain to ditch Brexit Posted: 15 Feb 2018 03:34 AM PST  Bulgaria, which holds the presidency of the EU, on Thursday warned of poor progress in Brexit talks and told Britain it was still not too late to abandon its plan to quit the bloc. Boyko Borisov, the Bulgarian prime minister, said he had so far seen nothing in the talks on Britain's exit in March 2019 to give him hope for a good outcome. The comments will come as a blow to British Prime Minister Theresa May as her senior ministers embark on a flurry of speeches to outline Britain's ambitions for Brexit.
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| Israeli attorney general lauds police probe into Netanyahu Posted: 15 Feb 2018 12:21 PM PST  JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's attorney general on Thursday praised a police investigation into the prime minister over corruption allegations, saying it was conducted "thoroughly" and "by the book" even as the Israeli leader has shrugged off its conclusions.
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| What Does A Sick Bear Really Need? How About A Big Ole Bear Hug Posted: 15 Feb 2018 11:01 PM PST  Jim Kowalczik and his 1,400-pound Kodiak bear Jimbo go way back so he thought nothing of giving the creature a bear hug when the big guy was feeling under the weather.
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| Ramaphosa elected president of South Africa, vows anti-corruption fight Posted: 15 Feb 2018 08:31 AM PST  By Wendell Roelf CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Cyril Ramaphosa was elected as South Africa's president in a parliamentary vote on Thursday and pledged to tackle endemic corruption after scandal-ridden Jacob Zuma resigned on orders from the ruling African National Congress. Ramaphosa faces an uphill battle in revitalizing growth, creating jobs and stamping out a culture of graft in a nation still polarized by race and inequality more than two decades after the end of white-minority rule. Ramaphosa, in brief remarks to parliament ahead of his first state of the nation address expected on Friday, said he would work hard "not to disappoint the people of South Africa".
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| Austrian Snowboarder Markus Schairer Breaks Neck After Terrifying Crash Posted: 15 Feb 2018 04:14 PM PST  Austria's Markus Schairer suffered a broken neck after a terrifying crash during the men's snowboardcross quarterfinals at the Winter Olympics on Thursday.
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| Officials Haven't Found Evidence Linking Florida Shooting Suspect To White Supremacists (UPDATE) Posted: 15 Feb 2018 10:18 AM PST  The Republic of Florida, a white nationalist militia, confirmed Thursday that the man charged in Wednesday's school shooting in Parkland, Florida, was involved in some of its activities.
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| Exposed: Why China Would Lose a War against America Posted: 16 Feb 2018 07:07 AM PST  When it comes to a war with the U.S. how well would Beijing be able to use all that stuff? The real question seems pretty simple: yes, China is certainly developing all the military and technology goodies to field a potent force. Sure, Beijing is certainly developing a world-class military, but can its soldiers operate all that equipment competently?
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| Dog foods pulled from shelves nationwide after investigation finds euthanasia drug Posted: 16 Feb 2018 06:35 AM PST  Retailers nationwide pulled at least 31 varieties of dog food off the shelves after an investigation found the food contained a euthanasia drug.
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| Qualcomm rejects $121 bn hostile Broadcom bid, again Posted: 16 Feb 2018 06:45 AM PST  US mobile chipmaking giant Qualcomm on Friday rejected for a second time a hostile $121 billion takeover bid from Singapore's Broadcom, but said it was open to "further discussions" on a tie-up. Two days after a meeting of top executives of the two computer chipmakers, Qualcomm chairman Paul Jacobs said the recently revised bid remained unacceptable. "Our board is open to further discussions with Broadcom to see if a proposal that appropriately reflects the true value of Qualcomm shares, and ensures an appropriate level of deal certainty, can be obtained," Jacobs said in an open letter to Broadcom chief executive Hock Tan.
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